"Robertito" Moreno arrested in Paraguay for alleged human trafficking and pimping

Roberto Moreno Méndez, a figure known for his controversial online presence and association with Paraguayan football club Olimpia, has been arrested in Paraguay. He faces charges of pimping, human trafficking, and criminal association as part of a transnational criminal network.

Interpol confirmed that Moreno Méndez, who used pseudonyms like "Robertito" and "Der Führer" on social media, was a key recruiter for a large criminal organization. This group allegedly operated with complicity from individuals in Paraguay, China, France, and Spain.

Authorities revealed that Moreno Méndez, 34, is suspected of actively recruiting women in Paraguay for four to five years. His alleged criminal activities came to light as European investigations closed in on his family. In 2024, two of his brothers were arrested in France on similar charges. The criminal network, reportedly under investigation by French police since 2023, also saw the prior arrest of seven Chinese nationals involved in the exploitation of victims in France.

Moreno Méndez frequently showcased a lifestyle of apparent affluence on social media, posting photos from emblematic sites in Paris, where he is believed to have spent significant time. His arrest marks a significant blow to a sophisticated operation that exploited vulnerable individuals across international borders.

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The investigation in Europe had already been closing in on his family.