Federal authorities in Argentina have dismantled a sophisticated digital s*xual exploitation ring operating under the guise of a talent agency known as "Argentina Casting". The investigation culminated in mid-April 2026 with the arrest of 30-year-old Gianfranco Gaspar Núñez, the alleged mastermind behind the operation. Núñez faces severe federal charges, including aggravated human trafficking and the promotion of prostitution, following a series of raids across Rosario, Buenos Aires and Misiones. Following the expose, online searches for "Argentina Casting video", "Argentina Casting viral video" and "Gianfranco Gaspar Núñez video" have begun as the authorities have found over 150 videos.

Posing as an audiovisual producer from "Argentina Casting", Núñez allegedly promised victims payment and international exposure for their work in the film industry. Investigators report that these promises were fraudulent, and that the produced content was instead commercialized on adult platforms without the consent of the victims. Operation Restore Justice: Over 200 Child Sex Predators Arrested, 115 Kids Rescued in US; FBI Director Kash Patel Says ‘We Will Hunt You Down if You Harm Our Children’ (Watch Videos).

The 'Argentina Casting' Modus Operandi

The "Argentina Casting" network targetted women, many aged 18 to 19, through social media platforms like Instagram. The women were asked to record s*x videos in return for international exposure and significant financial compensation. The core of the deception involved "geographical exclusivity." The participants were reportedly assured that their videos would only be sold to private clients in foreign markets, ensuring the content would never be seen in Argentina. However, investigators found that the material was almost immediately uploaded to public forums and global adult sites, frequently without the victims' consent or full payment.

Operation 'Casting para Preso'

The investigation, coordinated by the Federal Department of Investigations and the specialized anti-trafficking agency PROTEX, led to a series of raids across the provinces of Buenos Aires, Misiones, and Santa Fe (Rosario). The operation, dubbed Casting para Preso or "Casting for Prisoner", was initiated in March 2025 following an anonymous tip to the national human trafficking hotline.

According to federal prosecutors, Núñez travelled extensively across multiple provinces, including Jujuy and Córdoba, to meet with women and film the erotic content. Despite initial investigations and legal actions against him, authorities claim the suspect continued his operations by creating new social media profiles to lure additional victims.

Operation Casting para Preso Against 'Argentina Casting' Ring

During the raids, the Federal Police seized a significant amount of digital evidence, including over 150 videos. While eight victims have been officially identified in the initial filing, authorities believe the total number of affected women could be significantly higher.

The investigators have outlined three core components to the operation: deliberate deception, the production of non-consensual sexual content, and the financial exploitation of victims through the sale of this material. Núñez now faces formal charges of human trafficking and digital sexual exploitation. Russian Woman Turns Tables on Robbers in Buenos Aires: Alexandra Doketova Drags Thief Off Moving Bike, Pins Him Down in Argentina; CCTV Video Goes Viral.

Survivors Urged To Come Forward

While Núñez remains in custody, the investigation remains active. Federal prosecutors are currently working to identify further women who may have been targetted by the network and are investigating the possibility of accomplices who assisted in the filming, editing, or distribution of the content. The Office of the Prosecutor in Rosario continues to urge potential victims or those with information regarding the network to come forward as the legal proceedings move into the next phase.

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