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Argentina UOM union fund investigation

Overview

Legal and internal investigations continue in Argentina regarding the alleged fraudulent administration of funds within the Unión Obrera Metalúrgica (UOM).

Federal Judge Julián Ercolini has expanded the probe by lifting banking and tax secrecy for María Soledad Calle, Abel Furlán, and several other individuals, including Adalberto Braconi and Osvaldo Lobato. The investigation aims to reconstruct financial histories from 2022 to 2025, tracking assets such as luxury vehicles, boats, and real estate. Notably, authorities are examining Calle’s purchase of an apartment at San José 1111. A central focus of the inquiry is a service contract between the UOM and the company USEM S.A., which managed union branch bank accounts in exchange for fees totaling 0.5% of monthly inflows.

Parallel to the judicial proceedings, internal audits led by Alberto Biglieri confirmed that former Secretary General Abel Furlán diverted 11 union-owned vehicles for personal and family use. These included assignments to his son, Enzo Furlán, who was an employee of the union without a defined role and has since been dismissed. While several vehicles have been recovered, the broader investigation into the administration of union funds remains active.

Entities

Abel Furlán · Unión Obrera Metalúrgica · María Soledad Calle · Julián Ercolini · Cristina Kirchner

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] 12 individuals with active arrest warrants were captured in the Ñuble region. reportediario.cl · www.chillanonline.cl
[● 2 SOURCES] The crimes associated with the Ñuble detainees include drug trafficking, robbery, and quasi-homicide. reportediario.cl · www.chillanonline.cl
[○ 1 SOURCE] 14 fugitives were detained in Iquique and Alto Hospicio during a three-day operation. vilasradio.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

Timeline

9 days ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
Argentine judge investigates UOM union officials and USEM S.A
Argentine Judge Julián Ercolini is investigating potential fraud involving UOM union officials and USEM S.A., including a probe into the assets of María Soledad Calle.
13 days ago

[CRIME] 16 sources
UOM union investigation reveals vehicle diversion by Abel Furlán
Investigations in Argentina reveal the UOM union diverted 11 vehicles for personal use by Abel Furlán. Meanwhile, Chilean police conducted major operations, arresting dozens of fugitives and suspects.
15 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Argentina investigates UOM union funds and luxury asset acquisitions
Argentine authorities are investigating allegations of fraud within the UOM union, focusing on María Soledad Calle's acquisition of luxury assets and real estate using potentially diverted funds.

Sources

centraldenoticiasmadariaga.com · chillanonline.cl · diariofirmat.com.ar · diarioloslagos.cl · diariopanorama.com · diarioprimeralinea.com.ar · elcontraste.cl · elregional.cl · elsancarlino.cl · exitonoticias.com.bo · infoanpress.com · ladiscusion.cl · lagacetaonline.com.ar · lanacion.cl · lapampadiaxdia.com.ar · losprimeros.tv · miradiols.cl · radioacogida.cl · radioriquelme.cl · reportediario.cl · totalnewsagency.com · vilasradio.cl

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