ANDIS corruption case: Judge expands prosecution of Diego Spagnuolo

ANDIS corruption case Diego Spagnuolo medical supply fraud illicit association public procurement

Federal Judge Ariel Lijo has expanded the prosecution of former National Disability Agency (ANDIS) head Diego Spagnuolo, identifying him as the leader of an illicit association. The investigation focuses on a corruption scheme involving the manipulation of public tenders and significant overpricing in the procurement of high-cost medical supplies and orthopedic materials.

Evidence indicates that between December 2023 and August 2025, the organization directed contracts and generated over 7.8 billion pesos in fraudulent costs. The scheme involved the selection of specific providers, the use of privileged information, and the simulation of competitive bidding processes. Key figures implicated include former deputy Daniel Garbellini and lobbyist Miguel Ángel Calvete.

The judicial ruling details inconsistencies across several medical categories, including traumatology, cardiology, hearing implants, neurosurgery, wheelchairs, and amputations. The investigation has led to the processing of 19 individuals, including various public officials and private sector businessmen, for crimes including illicit association, incompatible negotiations, and aggravated fraud against the national public administration.

Entities

Agencia Nacional de Discapacidad · Argentina · Ariel Lijo · Darío Provisionato · Diego Spagnuolo · Florencio Varela · IOMA · Miguel Ángel Calvete · Osuthgra · PAMI

Claims

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

[○ 1 SOURCE] Coordinators gave instructions over the phone for suturing wounds to people inside ambulances. lapioneradeclorinda.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The organization obtained contracts with healthcare providers including PAMI, IOMA, and OSUTHGRA. lapioneradeclorinda.com · elsolnoticias.com.ar
[○ 1 SOURCE] The criminal group operated a private medical assistance and ambulance company. lapioneradeclorinda.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Investigators analyzed more than 30,000 hours of intercepted telephone communications. lapioneradeclorinda.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The group used the names and registration numbers of licensed professionals to validate medical documents. lapioneradeclorinda.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Nine people were arrested and 20 others were apprehended during the operation. lapioneradeclorinda.com · elsolnoticias.com.ar
[○ 1 SOURCE] The investigation uncovered evidence of potential involvement with firearms and narcotics. elsolnoticias.com.ar
[● 2 SOURCES] Authorities conducted 37 to 38 simultaneous raids in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area and the City of Buenos Aires. lapioneradeclorinda.com · elsolnoticias.com.ar