Crypto billionaire’s body was found chopped up in a suitcase. Fernando Perez Algaba, an Argentine cryptocurrency 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.
As Crypto billionaire’s body was found chopped up in a suitcase, the businessman had been missing since July 19.
Also read: Collapsed crypto giant FTX recovers over $5bn of assets
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 discovered in the river.
The missing head and torso were discovered by authorities on Wednesday.
The body parts were removed cleanly, indicating the work of a professional.
Mr. Algaba was shot three times before his body was hacked up, according to the autopsy report.
Mr. Algaba was recognized by his fingerprints and unusual tattoos on various body areas.
According to Marca, the self-made billionaire was based in Barcelona after moving from Miami. He was 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 outlet, 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.
