Kevin Olguín, known as 'Baby Bandito', appeared on the Chilean criminal scene after his participation in the 'robbery of the century' in 2014, an audacious heist that shook the country and captured international attention. Since then, his life has been a rollercoaster of events, with luxurious getaways in Europe and even run-ins with the law, marking a journey full of unexpected turns.
His nickname, 'Baby Bandito', reflects not only his youth at the time of immersing himself in the world of crime, but also the cunning and recklessness with which he carried out his actions. This article seeks to unravel Olguín's life from its beginnings to his current situation, passing through his most notable moments and his influence on pop culture through the Netflix series inspired by his actions.
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What happened to Kevin Olguín, the real 'Baby Bandito' after the 'robbery of the century'?
Kevin Olguin played a crucial role in the 'robbery of the century', an audacious robbery that resulted in the theft of nearly US$6 billion Chilean pesos (10 million dollars at the time). After the robbery, Olguín fled to Europe, where he led a life of luxury (Italy, Spain and the Dominican Republic) until his arrest by Interpol in 2016.
He was extradited to Chile and had to face justice after being sentenced to four years in prison. However, that changed and he was placed in preventive detention and later regained his freedom after paying bail, according to the newspaper La Tercera in its web version.
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Where is Kevin Olguín located today, in 2024?
Despite being free, Kevin Olguin He continued to perpetrate crimes, such as the 2017 incident against entertainer Rafael Araneda, known as the 'door'. In 2018, he was arrested again due to an order issued in May 2017 by the First Guarantee Court, which sought a four-year prison sentence.
Since then, the situation of 'Baby Bandito' was uncertain, and many thought that he was serving his crimes in prison. However, surprisingly, in 2021 he once again took part in criminal acts and left public opinion speechless, since Kevin Olguín was free. He was arrested by police due to his participation in an assault on a tobacco truck. That was the last thing that was known about the criminal, from which Netflix was inspired to make a miniseries that became one of the most viewed in Latin America.
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Who is Kevin Olguín and why do they call him 'Il Baby Bandito'?
Chile-born Kevin Olguín became 'Baby Bandito' by immersing himself in organized crime at a young age. His participation in the 'robbery of the century' catapulted his name to fame. The Netflix miniseries 'Baby Bandito', starring Nicolás Contreras, is inspired by his actions and chronicles his rise and fall in the world of crime.
Despite his youth, Olguín proved to be a mastermind in planning and executing robberies, and thus earned his nickname and the interest of the public and media.
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