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Callejero Fino remains in custody in Argentina

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2026-09-08 21:39 UTC → 2026-09-11 23:53 UTC · added removed

Argentine musician Simón Natanael Alvarenga, known professionally as Callejero Fino, remains in custody following a traffic stop in the Tigre district. The incident, conducted by the Tigre Operations Center (COT) at the intersection of Route 23 and Italia, began when officers intercepted (COT), involved a Volkswagen Amarok due to found with tinted windows and license plate issues. During the search, authorities discovered a .40 caliber Glock pistol in the front left door compartment. The weapon was reportedly loaded with twelve cartridges and had its serial number filed off. While Alvarenga denied ownership, Prosecutor Cosme Iribarren upgraded the charges to the illegal carrying of a war weapon. Under Article 189 bis of the Penal Code, While Alvarenga’s cousin, Steven Joel Ricca, was also detained, Prosecutor Iribarren has clarified that evidence indicates Alvarenga faces a potential prison sentence of between 3 years and 6 months was the one operating the vehicle in the 48 hours preceding the arrest. Alvarenga’s defense, led by attorney Diego Storto, argues that the weapon was possessed due to death threats against the artist and 8 years his son. In a formal statement to the judiciary, Alvarenga denied involvement in criminal associations and 6 months. sought to overturn his preventive detention. However, Judge Mariana Schemberger of the San Isidro Judicial Department has previously denied both ordinary and extraordinary requests for Alvarenga’s his release, citing flight risks and the potential for release to obstruct the ongoing investigation. Recent developments indicate the investigation is expanding. Forensic reports have confirmed the seized Glock is functional. Prosecutor Iribarren has ordered an Investigators are currently conducting forensic analysis of a spent casing through on electronic devices and using the National Automated Ballistic Identification System (SAIB) to determine if the firearm was used in previous is linked to other crimes. Additionally, judicial Judicial authorities are also considering summoning singers María Becerra and Julián Reininger (J Rei) as witnesses, following Alvarenga’s claim that he was traveling to a birthday celebration for Reininger, who is Becerra’s partner. Alvarenga’s cousin, Steven Joel Ricca, was also detained during the incident. witnesses.

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  1. 2026-09-11 23:53 UTC Callejero Fino remains in custody in Argentina
  2. 2026-09-08 21:39 UTC Callejero Fino remains in custody in Argentina
  3. 2026-09-05 19:02 UTC Callejero Fino remains in custody in Argentina
  4. 2026-09-02 21:22 UTC Arrest of musician Callejero Fino in Argentina

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