Overview
- Argentine police detained two suspects after a break‑in at Juan Martín del Potro’s home and investigators used that lead to arrest a third suspect who was later returned to Chile to await U.S. extradition requests.
- Chilean authorities said the three men are among seven people charged by U.S. federal prosecutors in February 2025 with conspiring to transport stolen property across state lines.
- Federal filings and investigators say the crew used public schedules and social media to pick targets, entered homes by breaking windows or prying sliding doors, and disabled security before taking jewelry, watches, cash and memorabilia.
- Prosecutors linked suspects to stolen goods with rental‑car records, cell‑tower data and iCloud photos that allegedly show members posing with a pried safe and valuables.
- Authorities estimate the thefts exceeded $2 million in value and the recent arrests could speed extradition and trials while renewing league and player warnings about theft groups that exploit public travel information.