La Derecha Diario Río Segundo: three men on trial for alleged fraud and forgery in an inheritance
The justice system is investigating a criminal organization that allegedly seized properties and forged documents to take possession of valuable assets
The Prosecutor's Office of Río Segundo has referred to trial a case involving three men accused of forming a criminal association to seize a multimillion-dollar inheritance. The defendants are Gustavo Emilio Barbaglia (54), Rubén Darío Zin (52), and Marcial Enrique Storti (64), the latter identified as the main beneficiary of the disputed estate. The charges include fraud, forgery of documents, and unlawful appropriation of properties.
The case centers on the estate of Miguel Ángel Balbo and his wife, Magdalena Druetta, both deceased. The couple owned more than 130 hectares (321 acres) of farmland in rural areas of Pilar, Lagunilla, and El Quebracho, as well as urban properties, machinery, and vehicles.
According to the investigation, Storti allegedly began in 2015 to process documents to seize the assets, including the alleged forgery of wills. The measure to exhume the body of one of the victims, requested by the defense of the deceased's son, was ultimately dismissed by the court.
In addition to economic crimes, Storti is charged with an attempted aggravated homicide motivated by greed. The case has caused a stir in the local courts due to the magnitude of the disputed estate and the seriousness of the investigated schemes. The trial will be held in the courts of the city of Río Segundo.
Case details and background of the defendants
The investigation revealed that the defendants allegedly forged documents and unlawfully appropriated properties to seize Balbo and Druetta's estate. Storti, identified as the main beneficiary, allegedly began the schemes in 2015, including the alleged forgery of wills. The Prosecutor's Office keeps that the defendants acted together to defraud the legitimate heir.
The measure to exhume the body of one of the victims, requested by the defense of the deceased's son, was ultimately dismissed by the court. The case file includes documentary evidence and testimonies supporting the charges of fraud and forgery. The case has caused great interest due to the complexity of the schemes and the value of the disputed estate.
The defendants face serious charges that could result in significant sentences. The trial is expected to provide clarity regarding each individual's responsibilities in the investigated schemes. The Río Segundo community is closely following the development of the judicial process.
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