Entre Ríos authorities seize assets and detain suspects in corruption probe

Authorities in Entre Ríos, Argentina, have taken significant legal actions against individuals involved in a major corruption case involving the embezzlement of public funds through fraudulent contracts between 2008 and 2018.

Alejandro Almada, the brother-in-law of Juan Pablo Aguilera, was detained after violating a judicial order. Almada, who had been residing in the Triple Frontier region, is accused of being a key figure in the scheme that operated within the provincial legislature. Investigations suggest that assets held under his partner's name, including businesses and investments, may be linked to the laundering of stolen public money.

In a related development, the judiciary has ordered the definitive seizure of assets linked to Juan Pablo Aguilera and the company Tep SRL. This measure, stemming from the “imprentas” or “causa de la vaca” case, includes real estate properties in Paraná, several vehicles, and various technological and printing equipment. These seized assets are slated to be transferred to provincial state agencies as part of the execution of previous corruption convictions.