A federal prosecutor from Santiago del Estero requested this Friday the arrest of the president of the Argentine Football Association, Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia, and the treasurer Pablo Toviggino, in the context of a criminal case investigating alleged money-laundering maneuvers linked to assets purchased in that province
.The measure was promoted by federal prosecutor Pedro Simón, who charged both leaders with the crimes of aggravated unlawful association and money laundering.
The case focuses on transactions involving properties and companies based in Santiago del Estero, the province where Toviggino is a native.
In addition, the case is in addition to other files that are already being processed in different jurisdictions.
In this new judicial front, the prosecutor also requested the carrying out of searches, expert examinations and the general prohibition of the defendants' assets, although the final decision on these measures must be taken by the federal judge of Tucumán, Guillermo Díaz.
The cause The
investigation points to an alleged network of people close to Toviggino in Santiago del Estero, who have participated in money laundering maneuvers with funds that would originate from the AFA.In this context, at least 35 properties were identified in the province that would be registered in the name of companies linked to the treasurer
and his environment.The file also details the existence of different assets under analysis, including estates, houses, lots and vehicles, as well as shares in companies and financial investments such as fixed terms, shares and transactions with MEP dollars. According to the opinion, these assets would form part of a structure aimed at channeling funds through different mechanisms
