Justin Bieber Indicted For Beating And Theft In Argentina, Will Be Arrested On Entering Country

Bad news for Justin Bieber.

The popstar has been formally indicted in Argentina over a 2013 scuffle with a photographer that resulted in Bieber allegedly ordering a beat-down of the photog and theft of his money and gear.

A judge in Buenos Aires set the ruling on Wednesday.

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Bieber has maintained his innocence throughout the process, reportedly stating that the judge is out to get him. TMZ reports that Bieber and his team of lawyers have a plan to appeal the indictment, hoping that the court judge will throw the case out as part of a publicity grab.

Until the case is resolved, the “Sorry” singer will be arrested if he sets foot in Argentina.

Unfortunately for Beliebers, Bieber is set to embark on a South American leg of his tour with a stop in Argentina, home to a huge part of his fanbase.  A source tell TMZ,  “The judge is screwing his own country because Justin could infuse a huge amount of money into the economy.”