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Millionaire cryptocurrency influencer Fernando Pérez Algaba was found dismembered in Argentina.
Police arrest suspect; motive suspected to be financial troubles.
Social media fame and chilling note add to the sensational case.
A shocking murder investigation has been launched after the dismembered remains of 41-year-old millionaire Fernando Pérez Algaba, a prominent cryptocurrency influencer, were discovered by a group of children in the town of Ingeniero Budge, Buenos Aires Province, according to the New York Post.
The grisly case came to light when the kids stumbled upon a red suitcase filled with body parts while playing near a stream on Sunday. Upon notifying the authorities, the Buenos Aires police inspected the package and made the gruesome discovery of the victim’s legs and forearm inside. Additionally, another whole arm was found in the stream.
Fernando Pérez Algaba, known for flaunting his opulent lifestyle to his nearly one million followers on Instagram, had been reported missing since July 19, when he failed to return the keys to an apartment he was renting. His popularity on social media caused news of his death to spread rapidly.
According to the investigation, the entrepreneur had been in Argentina for at least a week after spending time in Barcelona and Miami. Authorities discovered his remains inside a bag near the stream in Ingeniero Budge, indicating that he had been brutally murdered before being dismembered.
The autopsy revealed that Fernando Pérez Algaba died from three gunshot wounds. The clean amputation of the body parts suggested the involvement of a professional, as reported by local media.
The police identified Algaba by his fingerprints and distinctive tattoos on his body parts. He had made his fortune by renting luxury vehicles and selling cryptocurrency, which he frequently promoted to his large following on Instagram.
Authorities arrested one suspect in connection with Algaba’s death. While the motive remains unclear, investigators suspect that it may have been related to his financial troubles and mounting debts.
Fernando Pérez Algaba’s brother, Rodolfo Pérez Algaba, revealed that the influencer had faced severe economic problems due to cryptocurrency investments gone wrong. He was reported to owe a substantial amount of money to Argentina’s tax agency. An entry on his phone suggested that he had also borrowed money from a local gang.
The tragic end of the self-made businessman, known as “Lechuga” (lettuce) among friends, marked a grim turn of events for a man who started his journey at the age of 14, selling sandwiches from a bicycle. With unwavering determination, he progressed to buying and repairing vehicles, eventually amassing a warehouse filled with high-end cars, motorcycles, and jet skis by the age of 24.
The investigation into the murder is moving swiftly, with one suspect already in custody. The messy crime scene has led authorities to believe that the act was not carried out by professionals.
The entire community is left in shock and mourning the loss of Fernando Pérez Algaba, a charismatic influencer who met a tragic and untimely end in a crime that has sent shockwaves through Argentina and beyond.
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