Guillermo Kraisman, former PJ operator, remains in custody eight months after his arrest for state fraud. Anti-corruption prosecutor Franco Mondino confirmed that he will refer the case to trial. He is charged with attempting to collect nearly one million pesos (2,205 pounds) using a false identity.
The case emerged after an alert from a Banco de Córdoba employee, who detected a suspicious maneuver. The accused, Virginia Martínez, appeared as a legislative advisor, but denies having worked there. According to the judiciary, her mother handed over the ID to Kraisman to carry out the scam.
The woman was declared unfit to stand trial as it was determined that she doesn't understand the criminality of her actions. Meanwhile, the judicial proceedings are reaching increasingly higher levels within the political structure. Officials from the Legislature of Córdoba have already been summoned to testify.
More officials implicated: Fernández and Prunotto targeted for perjury
Legislator Nadia Fernández signed Martínez's hiring and will now have to explain her actions in court. Fernández denies any connection with the accused and keeps that the contract was terminated due to noncompliance. However, there are records of contact between both parties, according to the investigation.
Virginia Martínez's attorney, Gustavo Castellano, is preparing to file a complaint against Fernández for perjury. He will also implicate other officials who, according to him, lied to the prosecutor to cover up internal responsibilities. The judicial filing will be key to determining political responsibilities.
