Argentina sees surge of high‑profile legal investigations and court rulings

In the Argentine Legislature, prosecutors pushed to include the financial records of spouses of suspected officials in the sprawling "Contratos Truchos" corruption case, arguing the data are essential to trace the flow of public funds diverted through sham contracts. Defenders argued the move infringes on the privacy of individuals not formally charged.

Separately, police in Salta arrested a 51‑year‑old man and a 40‑year‑old woman accused of producing child sexual abuse material after a cyber‑crime unit seized electronic devices and secured digital evidence.

In Roca, a provincial appeals panel upheld electronic monitoring and asset freezes on Mariela Fernanda Marzano, accused of operating a fake medical practice for over five years, despite the absence of formally filed charges. Judges were split over the legality of preventive measures without a charge, while prosecutors cited flight‑risk concerns.