Man with National and International Arrest Warrants Detained in Santiago for Sexual Abuse Allegations

Authorities in Santiago, Misiones, have arrested a 30-year-old man wanted on both national and international arrest warrants, with extradition requested by Argentina. The apprehension took place Tuesday evening at the intersection of 14 de Mayo and Mariscal José Félix Estigarribia streets in the Fátima neighborhood.

The operation was conducted by officers from the 7th Police Station in Santiago, in coordination with the Interpol Operations Division. The arrest was made in compliance with Judicial Order No. 335i/2026 from the 10th Criminal Guarantees Court of Asunción.

The detained individual, identified as Derlis Gustavo Fleitas, is accused in Argentina of aggravated sexual abuse and repeated obscene exhibition. The charges are further compounded by allegations that he lived with and was the guardian of the victim, who was under 18 years old.

Following legal procedures and a medical examination, Fleitas was transferred to Interpol headquarters in Asunción. He is now in the custody of the competent authorities awaiting further legal proceedings related to his extradition to Argentina.