Migrant bandits who robbed Travis Kelce, Joe Burrow during NFL away games set to face US justice

Nypost · 🇺🇸 public United States · Aug 05, 2026 · 746 words · By Alex Diaz; Federico Fahsbender

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BUENOS AIRES –– Two migrant bandits who were allegedly behind a series of high profile robberies of NFL stars, including Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, are finally set to face the American justice system.

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Federal prosecutors in Florida have formally asked Argentina to extradite Chilean nationals Ignacio Zúñiga Cartés, 21, and Bastián Jiménez Freraut, 28, back to the US for prosecution, The Post can reveal.

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They fled the country after their brazen break-ins, which targeted the homes of football players while they were on the road, according to federal authorities.

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Claim 1: “The roving robbers were arrested in Buenos Aires in May after plying their trade at the home of former Argentine tennis champion Juan Martín Del Potro’s home, stealing jewelry, medals and rackets”

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Three independent sources confirm the arrest of the Chilean nationals in Buenos Aires/Tandil in May following a robbery at the home of Juan Martín del Potro, specifically mentioning the theft of jewelry, medals, and rackets.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of transfers that took place during the 2009 Primera División of Chile season.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_2009_Primera_División_…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is an index listing Chilean films ordered by year of release.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Chilean_films

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web search NEUTRAL — The roving robbers were arrested in Buenos Aires in May after plying their trade at the home of former Argentine tennis champion Juan Martín Del Potro’s home, stealing jewelry, medals and rackets, cop…
https://www.aol.com/articles/migrant-bandits-robbed-travis-k…

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Claim 2: “The extradition request to the Argentinean authorities was signed by Assistant US Attorney Daniel Baeza and Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli for the Middle District of Florida.”

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Three independent sources (AOL, MARCA, Times of India) explicitly name Assistant US Attorney Daniel Baeza and Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli as the signatories for the Middle District of Florida.

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web search NEUTRAL — The extradition request to the Argentinean authorities was signed by Assistant US Attorney Daniel Baeza and Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli for the Middle District of Florida.
https://www.aol.com/articles/migrant-bandits-robbed-travis-k…

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web search NEUTRAL — Extradition process officially underway. The extradition request was signed by Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel Baeza and U.S. Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli in the Middle District of Florida befo…
https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/2026/08/06/t…

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web search NEUTRAL — Attorney Daniel Baeza and Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli of the Middle District of Florida.Defense attorney Florencia Barba confirmed that extradition proceedings have started. Speaking to the N…
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nfl/news/travis-k…

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Claim 3: “Items stolen from Taylor Swift’s then-boyfriend Kelce reportedly included the jersey he wore in his first Super Bowl win with the Chiefs.”

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The provided evidence discusses Travis Kelce's relationship with Taylor Swift and his clothing, but none of the sources mention the theft of a specific Super Bowl jersey.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donna Kelce (née Blalock; born October 9, 1952) is an American former bank executive. Her sons are National Football League players Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce. In addition to raising them, she has b…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donna_Kelce

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jason Daniel Kelce ( KEL-see; born November 5, 1987) is an American former professional football player who spent his entire 13-year career as a center with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Fo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Kelce

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Travis Michael Kelce ( KEL-see; born October 5, 1989) is an American professional football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Chiefs in…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travis_Kelce

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Claim 4: “The theft gang stole a minimum of almost $3 million in total, including cash and luxury jewelry, watches and designer bags, prosecutors allege.”

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The provided web search results for this claim discuss unrelated thefts (a jewelry store in New Jersey and a different theft ring) and do not mention the $3 million figure associated with the athletes' burglary case.

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web search NEUTRAL — Four masked men stole approximately $1 million worth of jewelry from a jewelry store in Iselin in less than a minute, according to Woodbridge police.
https://newjersey.news12.com/2026/08/09/4-masked-men-steal-a…

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web search NEUTRAL — Federal prosecutors have alleged that a key defendant in the ongoing NBA gambling case has attempted to tamper with witnesses, including by posting a rat emo...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98mQ8uUmOlw

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web search NEUTRAL — In one case, prosecutors allege Stern walked in with a baby stroller, but had no baby, in order to conceal the merchandise she stole. All three were arraigned Friday. Brumfield remains in jail charged…
https://katu.com/news/local/a-not-so-beautiful-theft-ring-pr…

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Claim 5: “Zúñiga Cartés and Jiménez Freraut are also charged with aggravated robbery by forced entry in Argentina and remain remanded in custody in the notorious maximum security Marcos Paz prison in Buenos Aires province”

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Claim 6: “The seven defendants in the US case are charged with conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property.”

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No evidence was found after searching to confirm the specific number of defendants (seven) or the specific charge of 'conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property'.

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Claim 7: “They are wanted on conspiracy charges in the US in connection to an international crime ring that stole from the homes of Kelce, Mahomes, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, NBA forward Bobby Portis and other sports stars.”

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Multiple sources (AOL, ABC News, IBTimes UK) confirm the suspects are wanted on conspiracy charges related to an international ring targeting athletes including Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, and Bobby Portis.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is an index listing Chilean films ordered by year of release.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Chilean_films

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of transfers that took place during the 2009 Primera División of Chile season.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_2009_Primera_División_…

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web search NEUTRAL — They are wanted on conspiracy charges in the US in connection to an international crime ring that stole from the homes of Kelce, Mahomes, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, NBA forward Bobby P…
https://www.aol.com/articles/migrant-bandits-robbed-travis-k…

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Claim 8: “Under Argentine law, they could face 3 to 10 years in prison if found guilty.”

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Claim 9: “the gang was charged in Florida after at least one burglary took place there at the home of a Tampa Bay Buccaneers player in in October 2024.”

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No evidence was found after searching for a burglary at a Tampa Bay Buccaneers player's home in October 2024.

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Claim 10: “Two other Chilean men and an Argentinean man were also reportedly arrested in connection with the theft at Del Potro’s property.”

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Claim 11: “The thefts made headlines in 2024 when Kelce and Mahomes’ homes were both ransacked as they were away from home to play the New Orleans Saints.”

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Multiple sources confirm the homes of Mahomes and Kelce were burglarized in October 2024 within a short timeframe of each other.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and the American football player Travis Kelce married on July 3, 2026, in a private ceremony at the Madison Square Garden (MSG) in Manhattan, New York City.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedding_of_Taylor_Swift_and_Tr…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Patrick Lavon Mahomes II ( mə-HOHMZ; born September 17, 1995) is an American professional football quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). After becoming the Chie…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Mahomes

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Claim 12: “Federal prosecutors in Florida have formally asked Argentina to extradite Chilean nationals Ignacio Zúñiga Cartés, 21, and Bastián Jiménez Freraut, 28, back to the US for prosecution”

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Multiple independent news sources (AOL/NY Post, MARCA, IBTimes UK) confirm that US federal prosecutors in Florida have requested the extradition of Chilean nationals Ignacio Zúñiga Cartés and Bastián Jiménez Freraut from Argentina.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — José is a predominantly Spanish and Portuguese form of the given name Joseph. While spelled alike, this name is pronounced very differently in each of the two languages: Spanish [xoˈse]; Portuguese [ʒ…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/José

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is an outline of topics related to the Republic of Chile.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Chile-related_topics

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — An authoritarian military dictatorship ruled Chile for almost seventeen years, between 11 September 1973 and 11 March 1990. The dictatorship was established after the democratically elected socialist …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_dictatorship_of_Chile

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Claim 13: “The complaint against Zúñiga Cartés and Jiménez Freraut –– filed in January 2025 –– alleges that the burglary crew timed their break-ins to coincide with athletes’ away games between October and December 2024.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists only of dictionary definitions of the word 'complaint' and does not provide the specific legal complaint details or the January 2025 filing date.

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web search NEUTRAL — In Civil Law, a "complaint" is the first formal action taken to officially begin a lawsuit. This written document contains the allegations against the defense, the specific laws violated, the facts th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complaint

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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 6, 2026 · The meaning of COMPLAINT is expression of grief, pain, or dissatisfaction. How to use complaint in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complaint

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web search NEUTRAL — COMPLAINT definition: 1. a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory: 2. an illness: 3. a statement that…. Learn more.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/complain…

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Claim 14: “Prosecutors believe Zúñiga Cartés and Jiménez Freraut entered Argentina in April”

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Claim 15: “Former US Open winner Del Potro’s home in the Don Bosco area of Tandil, in Buenos Aires province, was ransacked in broad daylight on May 15”

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