Leandro “Lelo” Pérez processed for money laundering in Rosario

Leandro David “Lelo” Pérez, the former partner of Vicky Xipolitakis, has been processed by the Federal Court No. 3 of Rosario for money laundering. The investigation involves the alleged laundering of funds derived from drug trafficking in the province of Santa Fe.

Pérez was processed alongside his son Agustín, his business partner Marcelo Malatesta, and former police officer Maximiliano Novillo. The group is accused of using a complex financial scheme to give a legal appearance to illicit funds.

The investigation, initiated by the Economic Criminality and Money Laundering Prosecution Office (PROCELAC), began after a wealth analysis revealed significant discrepancies between the declared assets and the economic capacity of the suspects, some of whom are linked to the Santa Fe Police. The suspects allegedly channeled money through various commercial ventures, including car dealerships, construction companies, and metallurgical firms, to reintegrate illegal proceeds into the formal economy.