Two Argentinian YouTubers are facing felony charges after allegedly sneaking past multiple layers of security during a World Cup match at Miami Stadium. Lautaro B. Marmol, 20, and Patricio Rafael Perrotta, 26, were arrested Saturday night by Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office deputies.
The content creators, who have a significant online following, were detained during the Colombia vs. Portugal game. According to arrest reports, the pair used expired credentials from a previous tournament game to bypass three layers of security.
When confronted, Marmol reportedly told deputies he was an influencer attempting to stream the match for his followers. Perrotta claimed he was hired by a media company to review the event and believed his credentials were still valid.
A Miami-Dade judge found probable cause for both individuals and set a $2,500 bond for each. They were transported to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. They were among 16 individuals arrested during the game.
Neither tournament organizers nor representatives for the YouTubers have issued official statements regarding the incident. Both men remained in custody as of Sunday afternoon.