Migrant bandits who robbed Travis Kelce, Joe Burrow during NFL away games set to face US justice

BUENOS AIRES –– Two migrant bandits who were allegedly behind a series of high profile robberies of NFL stars, including Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, are finally set to face the American justice system.Federal prosecutors in Florida have formally asked Argentina to extradite Chilean nationals Ignacio Zúñiga Cartés, 21, and Bastián Jiménez Freraut, 28, back to the US for prosecution, The Post can reveal.They fled the country after their brazen break-ins, which targeted the homes of football players while they were on the road, according to federal authorities.The roving robbers were arrested in Buenos Aires in May after plying their trade at the home of former Argentine tennis champion Juan Martín Del Potro’s home, stealing jewelry, medals and rackets, cops said.They are wanted on conspiracy charges in the US in connection to an international crime ring that stole from the homes of Kelce, Mahomes, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, NBA forward Bobby Portis and other sports stars.“The extradition process has officially begun,” said defense attorney Florencia Barba, who is representing both men.“The defense has not yet been summoned by the judge.

My defendants have the will to collaborate with the justice system, which does not imply an acknowledgement of any wrongdoing.“We want the Argentine justice system to review the US request properly, and to determine if it has been done according to law and due process, before any extradition occurs.”The theft gang stole a minimum of almost $3 million in total, including cash and luxury jewelry, watches and designer bags, prosecutors allege.None of the victims were named but the dates and circumstances matched widely reported break-ins at the homes of the stars.The thefts made headlines in 2024 when Kelce and Mahomes’ homes were both ransacked as they were away from home to play the New Orleans Saints.Items stolen from Taylor Swift’s then-boyfriend Kelce reportedly included the jersey he ...