Influencer had already been convicted in 2024 for ‘reduction to servitude’ of an employee, who made the complaint against him
The Uruguayan influencer and youtuber Yao Cabrera He was arrested last week on charges of trafficking in persons. He had already been convicted in 2024 for “reduction to servitude” of an employee, who made the complaint against him. Cabrera fulfills a four -year sentence, based on Law No. 26,852 of 2012, which deals with crimes related to sexual exploitation and forced labor. The complaint against Cabrera was formalized in 2020, and the sentence was released in April 2024 by the Federal Oral Court No. 3 of San Martín. Youtuber’s arrest only occurred after the rejection of an appeal by the Federal Chamber of Criminal Cassation, since the previous conviction was not considered definitive.
The victim of the case, Giovanna de Mitole, will receive compensation of 6 million pesos, which is equivalent to approximately $ 32,000. She had been hired as a video editor at “WiFi Mansion,” where she reported abusive working conditions, such as long rules without remuneration and penalties threats. The investigation revealed that Cabrera exploited the vulnerability of his victims. Despite the severity of the situation, Cabrera remained active on social networks, publishing photos and videos that suggest that it may have been released. At only 28 years old, the influencer has a base of 25 million followers, especially among the young audience. In addition to current accusations, he has faced other complaints, including sexual abuse and corruption of minors. In 2020, he was arrested for disrespecting quarantine rules during the pandemic.
Posted by Sarah Paula
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