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Various criminal incidents reported across Argentina and Mexico
Multiple criminal investigations and arrests have been reported across several regions. In Argentina, a 46-year-old woman was arrested in Mar del Plata for allegedly extorting her daughter's godfather of approximately 10 million pesos over a two-year period through family threats. In Posadas, a woman was detained for allegedly defrauding her 71-year-old aunt by using her personal data and facial recognition to access digital wallets and secure loans.
Other notable incidents in Argentina include the arrest of a man in Santiago del Estero who stole 4 million pesos from a car dealership, and a theft in La Plata where criminals entered a butcher shop through the roof, stealing 5.3 million pesos and electronic equipment. In Mexico, two security guards were detained in Nuevo León for their alleged involvement in a robbery at a jewelry store in San Pedro Garza García, where 580,000 pesos in cash, gold, and silver were stolen.
Additionally, a 27-year-old man was apprehended in Resistencia for allegedly defrauding a local cafe of over 2.7 million pesos through fraudulent transfers. In Playa del Carmen, armed individuals robbed a commercial store of 7,000 pesos, prompting local calls for increased police presence.