He had been arrested following the alleged discovery of kid pornography on his digital units.
A well-liked journey influencer and YouTuber has been discovered lifeless at his dwelling simply hours after he was arrested as half of a kid pornography probe in Argentina. In accordance with the New York Put up, Leonel Esteban Borroni’s physique was discovered by a relative at his dwelling on the outskirts of Buenos Aires on Might 17. He was discovered hanging from a skylight along with his palms and legs sure with plastic ties. Police suspect that he took his personal life, however are awaiting post-mortem outcomes.
The journey influencer was identified by his social media username “Un Leon Viajero” which suggests “A Lion Traveller” in English. He had 164,000 followers on Instagram the place he posted pictures of bike journeys to locations like Ecuador, Venezuela and French Guiana.
Notably, he had been arrested following the alleged discovery of kid pornography on his digital units. He was launched on bail simply hours after showing earlier than a decide as a part of an ongoing investigation into human trafficking and sexual abuse.
The influencer is believed to have refused to reply questions in regards to the little one porn allegedly discovered.
The case got here to mild after the Argentinian authorities obtained a tip-off from a US-based company specialising in combating little one exploitation. One other 5 males and a lady, aged between 20 and 50, have additionally been implicated within the investigation.
His final publish on Instagram was two weeks in the past when he shared an image of himself on the again of a motorcycle and bid “goodbye” to a few of his followers. He wrote, “What a stupendous second I’m residing Laions, saying goodbye to some social media and coming into others.”
He’d earlier posted: “In these eight years of touring locations I by no means thought I’d attain I achieved my travelling aim, I’m joyful for all that I may shoot, and above all for having well being and assist of the Laions, I hope the universe helps me to take pleasure in all of it I walked from one other place with extra consolation, I deserve it. Thanks.”