Authorities reported that a Spanish tourist and a 50-year-old chemical technician named R. E. were arrested for theft at the ShopGallery freeshop in Aeroparque while attempting to board a plane. R. E., who earns $8 million a month, stole luxury sunglasses and was caught by airport security before he could leave. He later expressed regret for his actions during a court appearance, acknowledging it as a poor decision.

In the legal proceedings, R. E. was charged with theft but reached a conciliatory agreement with the shop, which required him to pay $170,000 as restitution. The agreement was approved by Judge Martín Yadarola and prosecutor Paula Asaro, leading to his release after the court session. This case highlights ongoing issues with theft in retail environments, especially in busy transit areas like airports, where security is heightened but theft remains a concern.

The incident involving multiple alleged thieves indicates a potential pattern of organized shoplifting or opportunistic theft targeting the freeshop sector. Such events draw attention not only to security measures in airports but also to the implications for tourism and retail businesses, which may suffer reputational damage due to incidents of theft and security breaches.