Initial probes suspected the mand had died by suicide using his own rifle, between 5 and 5:30 a.m. that morning. A suicide letter was also found at the time, in which he stated he was having economic issues and was in debt. The scammers used the name of a real Buenos Aires City police officer. Information from his suicide letter, where the soldier mentioned the app, and an analysis of his phone allowed the probe to find more victims. You can phone 011-5275-1135 or 0800-345-1435 nationwide to reach the Centro de Asistencia al Suicida’s 24/7 crisis lifeline — if you’re in Buenos Aires, dial 135 for their toll-free helpline.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald February 10, 2026 17:08 UTC