Claudio Tapia investigated for alleged illicit enrichment

Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia is under judicial investigation for alleged illicit enrichment related to his tenure as a public official at CEAMSE. Federal prosecutor Gerardo Pollicita is examining whether Tapia’s assets increased significantly through means that cannot be justified by his legal income.

The investigation, initiated following a complaint by businessman Guillermo Tofoni, focuses on Tapia’s financial evolution since he assumed roles at CEAMSE in 2016. While Tapia serves as the president of the Argentine Football Association, that role is not part of this specific inquiry, as he does not receive a salary for it.

Key points of interest include a significant jump in liquidity and real estate holdings. Reports indicate that between 2017 and 2024, Tapia’s declared assets shifted from approximately $1.5 million in cash to over $39 million in cash, $1.002 billion in bank deposits, and over $246,000 in savings accounts. Additionally, the investigation is scrutinizing the acquisition of four high-value properties in 2019 located in areas of the City and Province of Buenos Aires.

Federal Judge Ariel Lijo will determine whether to grant the measures requested by the prosecutor to reconstruct Tapia’s financial movements through banking, tax, and real estate records.