The prosecution presented financial maneuvers that allegedly diverted union funds and requested actual prison sentences for the union leadership
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Federal Oral Court 2 of Córdoba resumed arguments this Thursday in the trial against the leadership of Luz y Fuerza.The prosecution presented evidence describing repeated financial maneuvers over nearly a decade. The main defendants are Jorge Molina Herrera, Gabriel Suárez, and Fernando Navarro, identified as leaders of a criminal association.
Prosecutor Carlos Casas Nóblega announced that he will request severe and enforceable sentences for fraud and money laundering. The prosecution maintained that the defendants allegedly used statutory powers to divert union resources. During the session, testimonies and documents incorporated into the proceedings were reviewed.
The argument will continue on November 18 with details of legal classifications and sentencing requests for each defendant. The maneuvers attributed to six other members of the union structure will also be analyzed. Ten additional defendants previously obtained probation.
El Tribunal Oral Federal 2 de Córdoba retomó este jueves los alegatos en el juicio contra la cúpula de Luz y Fuerza.
Investigated maneuvers and fund diversion
Casas Nóblega explained that a "loop" of checks was detected with both real and fictitious suppliers. The documents were issued by the main defendants and then lost traceability through endorsements. The prosecution indicated that many checks were cashed at local banks and used for purposes unrelated to union functions.
The maneuvers included diversions from the Compensation Fund for retirees and the Health Insurance Fund. According to the accusation, checks for amounts less than $50,000 were issued to avoid Central Bank alerts. The estimated loss exceeds $215 million for the Fund and another $6 million for the Health Insurance Fund.
Personal expense invoices were also recorded, including women's clothing and condoms. Part of the money allegedly went to real estate investments, vehicle purchases, and currency acquisitions. The prosecution also noted that one of the defendants entered casinos 41 times in a month to gamble chips worth $13 million.
Los documentos eran emitidos por los principales acusados y luego perdían trazabilidad mediante endosos.
Structure of the trial and defenses
The case was initiated after seven Suspicious Transaction Reports were submitted by financial institutions. UIF and Procelac participated in the investigation and provided key information. The court is composed of Noel Costa, Carolina Prado, and Fabián Asís.
The defendants are represented by Ernesto and Tristán Gavier, along with Iván Mochovsky. The attorneys challenged the criteria for evaluating evidence and objected to the sampling methodology. The trial will continue in the coming weeks with new presentations and final requests.
El expediente se inició tras siete Reportes de Operaciones Sospechosas elevados por organismos financieros.
