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Argentina advisor claims 60% of disability pensions are fraudulent

disability pensions fraud allegations Romina Uhrig Santiago Caputo Argentina politics

Argentine government advisor Santiago Caputo has alleged that approximately 60% of the country's disability pensions are fraudulent. Caputo claimed that the number of beneficiaries surged from 76,000 in 2003 to 1.2 million in 2023, attributing this growth to political corruption rather than public health needs.

The allegations coincide with a controversy involving former legislator and reality TV participant Romina Uhrig. Reports have surfaced regarding a disability certificate allegedly issued in Uhrig's name in 2018, which remains valid until 2028. The document's authenticity is under scrutiny, particularly as it was issued during the tenure of her former partner, Walter Festa, while he served as mayor of Moreno.

In a separate matter, Sebastián Bello has accused Uhrig of fraud related to a Mercedes-Benz vehicle registered in her name that has accumulated over 1 million pesos in unpaid traffic fines. Additionally, Uhrig and Festa are scheduled for trial on November 17 regarding charges of money laundering and illicit enrichment.

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Argentina · Romina Uhrig · Santiago Caputo · Sebastián Bello · Walter Festa

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The number of disability pension beneficiaries rose from 76,000 in 2003 to 1,200,000 in 2023. www.perfil.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Santiago Caputo claims approximately 60% of disability pensions in Argentina are fraudulent. www.perfil.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Romina Uhrig and Walter Festa face trial on November 17 for alleged money laundering and illicit enrichment. cuestionentrerriana.com.ar
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The alleged disability certificate for Romina Uhrig may have been issued by the Lanús Evaluating Board. www.rionegro.com.ar
  • [● 2 SOURCES] A disability certificate was allegedly issued to Romina Uhrig on September 19, 2018, with validity until September 2028. cuestionentrerriana.com.ar · www.rionegro.com.ar
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Sebastián Bello accused Romina Uhrig of fraud involving a Mercedes-Benz vehicle with unpaid traffic fines. cuestionentrerriana.com.ar

Sources

Romina Uhrig salió al cruce del escándalo por un certificado de discapacidad [cuestionentrerriana.com.ar]
Romina Uhrig y el certificado de discapacidad: la duda sobre si usó el de otra persona [elintransigente.com]
"Más que un país en guerra": Caputo afirmó que el 60% de las pensiones por invalidez son truchas [www.perfil.com]
Romina Uhrig, otra vez en el ojo de la tormenta: apareció un supuesto certificado de discapacidad falso a su nombre - Diario Río Negro [www.rionegro.com.ar]