The body of a missing crypto billionaire was discovered chopped up in a suitcase. Fernando Perez Algaba had been in Argentina for about a week prior to his alleged murder.
Fernando Perez Algaba, an Argentine crypto influencer who had been missing for more than a week, was discovered dead on Wednesday. According to the New York Post, police discovered Mr. Algaba’s remains inside a bag along a creek in the Argentine metropolis of Buenos Aires. According to the site, the macabre case came to light after a group of children discovered the red suitcase filled with human parts while playing by the stream on Sunday. The businessman has been missing since July 19.
According to the Post, the children’s parents alerted the police, who inspected the parcel and discovered Mr Algaba’s legs and forearms. His other arm was found in the stream.
Gruesome details emerge in case of Fernando Perez Algaba’s murder
The missing head and torso were discovered by authorities on Wednesday. According to the publication, the body parts were cleanly severed, implying the work of a professional. The body was sent for an autopsy by the police, and the report revealed that Mr. Algaba was shot three times before his body was hacked up. Mr. Algaba’s fingerprints and unusual tattoos on various body areas helped them identify him. According to a Marca story, the self-made billionaire was based in Barcelona, having relocated from Miami. He’d been in Argentina for a week prior to his suspected murder.
Mr. Algaba amassed his fortune by renting expensive automobiles and selling bitcoin, and he flaunted his opulent lifestyle to nearly one million Instagram followers. According to the site, the influencer rented an apartment and was due to return the keys on July 19, but failed to appear and did not answer the phone, prompting the property owner to file a missing persons report. The police have arrested one person in connection with Mr. Algaba’s death and are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. They assume he was murdered because of his multiple debts.
