# Fraud against Brian Lanzelotta's toilet paper business

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fraud-against-brian-lanzelottas-toilet-paper-business
> Updated: 2026-08-13T17:50:44.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Entrepreneur Brian Lanzelotta reported a fraud totaling approximately 17 million pesos involving his toilet paper manufacturing business in La Matanza. The scam occurred after a purported client placed a large order for 3,800 bags of toilet paper. Despite production difficulties, the factory fulfilled an order of 3,100 units, but the buyer failed to provide the promised payment, claiming bank rejections for transfers that officials later confirmed never existed.

Following the report, the Economic Crimes Division of the Mendoza Police launched a legal investigation. Authorities conducted two raids in Palmira, San Martín, seizing toilet paper, shipping documents, mobile phones, and two revolvers with five cartridges. While the fraud left the business in a precarious position, Lanzelotta reported receiving financial support from the public via bank transfers to help mitigate his economic losses.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Brian Lanzelotta reports 17.5 million peso fraud in toilet paper business

Singer Brian Lanzelotta reported a 17.5 million peso fraud involving his toilet paper business, leading to police raids in Mendoza and significant public donations to support him.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brian-lanzelotta-reports-175-million-peso-fraud-in-toilet-paper-business

### 2026-08-11: Brian Lanzelotta reports 17 million peso fraud at toilet paper factory

Argentine entrepreneur and singer Brian Lanzelotta reported a 17 million peso fraud after a massive order for his toilet paper factory resulted in no payment from a fraudulent buyer.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brian-lanzelotta-reports-17-million-peso-fraud-at-toilet-paper-factory

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