Man Arrested in Buenos Aires Accused of Abusing Young Women Through Fake Modeling Castings

Buenos Aires police have arrested a 39-year-old man accused of sexually abusing young women he lured through fake modeling casting calls. The investigation began after two women reported being subjected to abuse during purported auditions for a modeling agency advertised on social media.

Authorities identified the suspect as C.G.L., who allegedly posed as a producer for a modeling company. He reportedly used Facebook and Instagram to contact girls aged 13 to 23, promising them opportunities in high-fashion shows. During these meetings, he allegedly took measurements and photographs under circumstances that constituted sexual abuse, including invasive physical contact and repeated genital touching, according to the victims' accounts.

This is not the first time the accused has faced such allegations. He was previously convicted in December 2017 for repeated sexual abuse and sentenced to three years of conditional imprisonment. That case was closed in 2022 after he complied with the imposed conditions. Police sources also revealed another sexual abuse complaint against him from 2025, which employed a similar method of luring victims.

The current investigation, led by the Police's Division of Crimes Against Sexual Integrity, uncovered social media posts from other young women detailing similar experiences with false job opportunities in the modeling industry. The suspect was apprehended in the San Nicolás neighborhood. Authorities seized a Chevrolet Corsa and two cell phones during the operation. The arrest warrant was issued by Criminal and Correctional Court No. 48.