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Buenos Aires prosecutors seek trial for gang linked to elderly man's death
Prosecutors in the Saavedra and Núñez district have requested an oral trial for eight individuals accused of belonging to a gang responsible for several home invasions in Buenos Aires. The group is linked to the death of 74-year-old Osvaldo Héctor Galella, who died during a robbery in the Coghlan neighborhood on January 24, 2026.
Among the accused is a 31-year-old female officer of the City Police, who is alleged to have used law enforcement resources, data, and infrastructure to assist the criminal organization. According to the prosecution, she reportedly used these tools to verify vehicle registration and license plates to ensure the group's stolen or modified vehicles would not trigger police alerts.
The indictment identifies H. G. A. and J. H. T. as the alleged leaders of the gang. Other defendants face charges of aggravated homicide, necessary participation, or co-authorship in the robberies. The investigations utilized security camera footage to identify members during a break-in at a garage in Coghlan.
Entities
Anti-Narcotics Police Force · Buenos Aires · City Police · City Police of Buenos Aires · Coghlan · Cosquín Anti-Narcotics Prosecution Office · José María Campagnoli · La Falda · Nelson Lingua · Osvaldo Héctor Galella · Saavedra and Núñez District Prosecutor's Office
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The gang operated in Coghlan, Villa del Parque, Villa Devoto, and Liniers. www.centraldenoticiasmadariaga.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The officer allegedly used police resources and data to check vehicle registration and license plates for the gang. www.centraldenoticiasmadariaga.com · www.miperiodico.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Security camera footage was used to identify the suspects. www.miperiodico.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] A 31-year-old City Police officer is among the accused. www.centraldenoticiasmadariaga.com · www.miperiodico.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] H. G. A. and J. H. T. are identified as the leaders of the group. www.centraldenoticiasmadariaga.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Prosecutors requested an oral trial for eight people accused of being part of a gang. www.centraldenoticiasmadariaga.com · www.miperiodico.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] The gang is accused of the death of 74-year-old Osvaldo Héctor Galella during a robbery in Coghlan. www.centraldenoticiasmadariaga.com · www.miperiodico.com.ar