# Medical misconduct and fraud investigations in Argentina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/medical-misconduct-and-fraud-investigations-in-argentina
> Updated: 2026-10-15T21:51:00.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

Argentine authorities have conducted several investigations and raids targeting medical misconduct and fraudulent healthcare operations.

Initial investigations focused on localized incidents of malpractice and illegal practice. In Rosario, an aesthetician was arrested for allegedly practicing medicine illegally by using another doctor’s registration number. Concurrently, in Chaco, a gynecologist faced allegations of professional negligence and sexual misconduct involving a patient.

Subsequent law enforcement actions uncovered a larger criminal organization in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area. Following 37 simultaneous raids, authorities dismantled a fraudulent medical assistance and ambulance network based in Florencio Varela. The group allegedly secured contracts with major healthcare providers by using the names and seals of licensed professionals to validate diagnoses. Investigators found that unqualified personnel often performed medical duties, sometimes receiving instructions via telephone, while the network engaged in fraudulent billing and potentially narcotics and firearms offenses.

## Claims

- Authorities conducted 37 to 38 simultaneous raids in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area and the City of Buenos Aires. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Nine people were arrested and 20 others were apprehended during the operation. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The organization obtained contracts with healthcare providers including PAMI, IOMA, and OSUTHGRA. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The criminal group operated a private medical assistance and ambulance company. (single source)
- Coordinators gave instructions over the phone for suturing wounds to people inside ambulances. (single source)
- The group used the names and registration numbers of licensed professionals to validate medical documents. (single source)
- Investigators analyzed more than 30,000 hours of intercepted telephone communications. (single source)
- The investigation uncovered evidence of potential involvement with firearms and narcotics. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: ANDIS corruption case: Judge expands prosecution of Diego Spagnuolo

Argentine Judge Ariel Lijo expanded the prosecution of former ANDIS head Diego Spagnuolo, accusing him of leading an illicit association that defrauded the state of over 7.8 billion pesos through medical supply

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-authorities-dismantle-fake-medical-network-in-florencio-varela

### 2026-10-01: Argentina investigates medical misconduct in Rosario and Chaco

Argentine authorities are investigating two cases of medical misconduct: an illegal aesthetic clinic in Rosario and allegations of sexual harassment and expired medication in Chaco.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-investigates-medical-misconduct-in-rosario-and-chaco

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