UOM union investigation reveals vehicle diversion by Abel Furlán

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In Argentina, an internal audit of the Unión Obrera Metalúrgica (UOM) revealed that former Secretary General Abel Furlán diverted 11 union-owned vehicles for personal and family use. The investigation, led by Alberto Biglieri, found that several vehicles were assigned to Furlán and his son, Enzo Furlán. Enzo, who was an employee of the union without a specific defined role, was subsequently dismissed. The intervention also involved the recovery of various cars and utility vehicles, and the judicial investigation into the administration of union funds continues.

In Chile, various police operations have led to multiple arrests. In the Ñuble region, Carabineros captured 12 individuals with active arrest warrants for crimes including drug trafficking, robbery, and homicide. In Iquique and Alto Hospicio, a three-day operation resulted in the detention of 14 fugitives with significant criminal histories, including sexual abuse and weapons charges. Additionally, in La Serena, five people were detained following a violent attack on two Venezuelan women. In Puerto Montt, three foreign nationals were arrested in connection with an armed robbery.

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Abel Furlán · Alberto Biglieri · Alto Hospicio · Carabineros de Chile · Enzo Furlán · Ignacio Canelo Llanos · Iquique · Unión Obrera Metalúrgica · Ñuble

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[● 2 SOURCES] 12 individuals with active arrest warrants were captured in the Ñuble region. reportediario.cl · www.chillanonline.cl
[○ 1 SOURCE] The 14 detainees in Tarapacá had a combined total of 82 previous arrests. vilasradio.cl
[○ 1 SOURCE] Detainees in Iquique included citizens of Chilean, Bolivian, and Venezuelan nationality. vilasradio.cl
[○ 1 SOURCE] 14 fugitives were detained in Iquique and Alto Hospicio during a three-day operation. vilasradio.cl
[● 2 SOURCES] The crimes associated with the Ñuble detainees include drug trafficking, robbery, and quasi-homicide. reportediario.cl · www.chillanonline.cl