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Argentine corruption and disability fraud investigations

Overview

Argentine judicial authorities are advancing multiple high-profile investigations involving corruption and financial crimes. In Lomas de Zamora, Judge Juan Tomás Rodríguez Ponte has ordered 29 new evidentiary measures in the case involving former mayor Martín Insaurralde, Jesica Cirio, and Sofía Clerici. The investigation into alleged illicit enrichment and money laundering now includes tracing bank accounts in Uruguay, reconstructing communications from over 100 phone lines, and examining assets such as horse studs, vehicles, and real estate.

Simultaneously, the investigation into the National Disability Agency (ANDIS) has expanded. Prosecutor Franco Picardi has requested the testimony of Nadia Beller via international cooperation from Bolivia. Beller, the former partner of political advisor Fernando Cerimedo, is expected to provide information regarding the alleged leak of audio recordings and potential bribery schemes involving former agency head Diego Spagnuolo.

In Salta, federal prosecutor Carlos Amad continues to lead charges against nine individuals, including provincial deputy Francisco Gerardo Orellana, for allegedly operating a criminal organization that falsified documentation to secure fraudulent disability pensions by targeting vulnerable populations.

Entities

Carlos Amad · Diego Spagnuolo · Francisco Gerardo Orellana · Martín Insaurralde · Walter Maciel

Claims

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

[● 10 SOURCES] Ex-commissioner Walter Maciel testified that Loan Peña was killed in a hit-and-run and his body was subsequently hidden. www.centraldenoticiasmadariaga.com · diarioprimerahora.com · santafederf.com.ar · www.eleco.com.ar · elsolnoticias.com.ar · +5 more
[● 10 SOURCES] Maciel identified Carlos Pérez, María Victoria Caillava, and Laudelina Peña as the individuals responsible for the incident. www.centraldenoticiasmadariaga.com · diarioprimerahora.com · santafederf.com.ar · www.eleco.com.ar · elsolnoticias.com.ar · +5 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Walter Maciel denied having any participation in the abduction or concealment of Loan Peña. www.centraldenoticiasmadariaga.com · diarioprimerahora.com · enlamira.info · www.cfin.com.ar · www.diariolavozdelchaco.com · +3 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Federal prosecutor Franco Picardi requested that Nadia Beller testify as a witness via international cooperation from Bolivia in the ANDIS corruption investigation. frenteacano.com.ar · www.dataclave.com.ar · www.cronica.com.ar · www.perfil.com · www.cabildeodigital.com · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Nadia Beller claims to possess information regarding the origin of leaked audio recordings related to corruption in ANDIS. www.cronica.com.ar · frenteacano.com.ar · www.cabildeodigital.com · www.dataclave.com.ar · diarioprimeralinea.com.ar · +2 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Judge Juan Tomás Rodríguez Ponte ordered 29 new evidentiary measures in the investigation of Martín Insaurralde, Jésica Cirio, and Sofía Clerici for alleged illicit enrichment and money laundering. diariofirmat.com.ar · tolhuinprimero.com · elintransigente.com · noticias.perfil.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The investigation includes requests for information on horse studs, four vehicles, and a property in Lomas de Zamora owned by Insaurralde. diariofirmat.com.ar · tolhuinprimero.com · elintransigente.com · noticias.perfil.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The judge requested information from the Uruguayan financial system regarding the movement of two bank accounts. elintransigente.com · diariofirmat.com.ar · tolhuinprimero.com · noticias.perfil.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Fernando Cerimedo testified that former ANDIS head Diego Spagnuolo mentioned a scheme involving kickbacks in medicine purchases. frenteacano.com.ar · diarioprimeralinea.com.ar · www.dataclave.com.ar
[● 2 SOURCES] The investigation includes orders to reconstruct communications, including calls and messages, for over 100 phone lines. diariofirmat.com.ar · elintransigente.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Prosecutors Diego Velasco and Juan Argibay Molina are leading an investigation into Gustavo Shanahan and his family for alleged money laundering. www.cfin.com.ar

Timeline

2 days ago

[CRIME] 31 sources
Argentina: Major updates in Loan Peña and Insaurralde judicial cases
Argentine judicial proceedings continue with Walter Maciel testifying in the Loan Peña disappearance case, while new evidence is sought in the Insaurralde money laundering probe and the ANDIS corruption case.
17 days ago

[CRIME] 3 sources
Salta deputy accused in disability pension fraud scheme
Nine people, including a Salta provincial deputy, face charges for a criminal scheme involving fraudulent disability pensions in Argentina's Anta department.

Sources

0223.com.ar · calibre800.com · centraldenoticiasmadariaga.com · cfin.com.ar · cuarto.com.ar · dataclave.com.ar · diariofirmat.com.ar · diariolavozdelchaco.com · diarioprimerahora.com · diarioprimeralinea.com.ar · eleco.com.ar · elintransigente.com · elsolnoticias.com.ar · enlamira.info · filo.news · fmalba.com.ar · fmimpacto107.com.ar · frenteacano.com.ar · kijiji.ca · lavozdecipolletti.com · mediosrioja.com.ar · n60.pe · noticias.perfil.com · perfil.com · quilmespresente.com · radiocolosal.com · rionegro.com.ar · santafederf.com.ar · spnoticias.com.ar · teleSURtv.net · tn.com.ar · tolhuinprimero.com · ultimahora.com · unicanal.com.py

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