Gang that robbed Del Potro's home, sought by FBI, dismantled

An international crime ring, allegedly responsible for robbing the home of tennis star Juan Martín del Potro's family in Tandil, Argentina, has been dismantled. The group, comprised of four Chilean nationals and one Argentine, is also under investigation by the FBI for a series of similar heists targeting elite athletes in the United States.

The breakthrough came after security camera footage from a gas station in Ayacucho, Buenos Aires province, helped investigators identify the Chevrolet Astra used in the Tandil robbery. This vehicle had previously been flagged for a traffic violation in Buenos Aires. The investigation, led by the DDI of Azul and UFI N°16, reconstructed the organization's movements and led to the arrests.

The robbery at the Del Potro family residence occurred on May 15 between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. While two individuals acted as lookouts, three entered the property. They stole various valuables, including a gold chain, a Rolex watch, imported perfumes, cash, jewelry, and sports medals belonging to the former tennis player. Items of significant sentimental value, such as a Babolat tennis racket and a ring inscribed "Patri 23/12/1983" (belonging to Del Potro's mother), were also taken.

Several members of the arrested group have international arrest warrants and are being closely monitored by Interpol and U.S. law enforcement agencies. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to piece together the full extent of the gang's criminal activities across multiple countries.