A 30-year-old man has been placed in pretrial detention in Argentina after being accused of running a large-scale digital sexual exploitation network. The case, which involves both adult women and minors, was brought to light through a coordinated police operation carried out across several provinces.
A Fake Audiovisual Producer at the Heart of the Scandal
The accused, Gianfranco Gaspar Núñez, originally from Rosario, posed as an audiovisual producer. Under this false professional identity, he offered young women the opportunity to participate in filming sessions in exchange for payment, promising them international distribution to protect their anonymity. The platform used to recruit victims was called « Argentina Casting« .
According to authorities, Núñez assured participants that the videos would only be sold abroad. In reality, the recordings were then distributed on digital platforms and in private groups without the victims’ consent, while the suspect profited financially.
Operation « Casting para Preso »: Three Provinces Mobilised
The investigation was led by Argentina’s Federal Department of Investigations. It resulted in the dismantling of the network through an operation named « Casting para Preso » (literally: « Casting for Prisoner »), carried out simultaneously in the provinces of Rosario, Buenos Aires, and Misiones.
During the searches, more than 150 videos linked to the network were seized. Argentina’s national Ministry of Security confirmed that the scheme relied on three key elements: deception, non-consensual filming, and non-payment of victims.
Charged With Human Trafficking and Digital Sexual Exploitation
Gianfranco Gaspar Núñez remains in custody. He has been charged with human trafficking and digital sexual exploitation, both serious offences under Argentine law. Federal justice authorities continue to gather evidence and are working to identify any additional victims as well as potential accomplices.
This case highlights the dangers of sexual exploitation in the digital age, where social media and content platforms can be hijacked for criminal purposes, targeting vulnerable individuals lured by promises of money or fame.
