# Investigation of Sergio Agüero regarding drug cartel links > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/investigation-of-sergio-agero-regarding-drug-cartel-links > Updated: 2026-09-04T09:26:35.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. Argentine authorities are investigating former professional footballer Sergio Agüero in connection with an international drug cartel investigation. The probe follows the arrest of Pablo “Bebote” Álvarez, a suspected cartel leader and former leader of organized supporters for the club Independiente, who is accused of managing a criminal organization involved in trafficking synthetic drugs from Spain and cocaine from Bolivia. Investigators have identified Agüero’s name among individuals linked to companies suspected of laundering narcotics proceeds. Specifically, scrutiny has fallen on “KRÜ Tickets,” an e-sports ticketing organization founded by Agüero. Investigative reports suggest the criminal organization allegedly sought to exploit the brand of Agüero’s esports company, KRÜ, to develop this platform, which investigators suspect could have been used as a front to launder proceeds from drug trafficking. While data from seized mobile phones indicates Agüero was in communication with individuals involved in the investigation, there is currently no evidence or confirmation that he was aware of their criminal ties or participated in any illegal activities. Representatives for Agüero have stated that the former striker rejected all such proposals after vetting the parties involved. Authorities have noted that the individuals involved may have used false identities when contacting the former striker, and the investigation remains ongoing to determine if Agüero was a target of deception. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: Sergio Agüero linked to international narcotics investigation Former footballer Sergio Agüero's name has surfaced in an Argentine investigation into an international drug trafficking and money laundering ring involving his esports brand, KRÜ. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sergio-agero-linked-to-argentine-drug-cartel-investigation ### 2026-08-22: Sergio Agüero to join Independiente opposition list Former striker Sergio ‘Kun’ Agüero is expected to join the opposition list for Independiente's upcoming elections, potentially serving on the club's Board of Directors. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sergio-agero-to-join-independiente-opposition-list --- Cite as: Investigation of Sergio Agüero regarding drug cartel links. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/investigation-of-sergio-agero-regarding-drug-cartel-links