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Classical musicians with ties to Plácido Domingo arrested in Buenos Aires

Musicians who have been publicly linked to Plácido Domingo and other major artists have been arrested in connection to an alleged Argentine crime ring, or are still wanted by police.
Opera star Plácido Domingo at a press conference in Moscow in Oct. 2019.

Classical musicians who have been publicly linked to disgraced opera star Plácido Domingo have been arrested in Argentina or are still wanted by police in connection to an alleged crime ring. The group, which operated as the Buenos Aires Yoga School, was headed by 84-year-old Juan Percowicz. The group is accused of sexual trafficking, including of minors, as well as extortion and money laundering. No charges have been brought against Domingo.

At least three of the individuals whom Argentine prosecutors have identified as part of

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