Oscar González's judicial attempts to halt his case for illicit enrichment and money laundering were once again rejected. The Federal Chamber of Córdoba confirmed that the federal jurisdiction must continue investigating the former legislator's asset evolution. The defense had raised claims of nullity, double jeopardy, and unconstitutionality of the criminal charges, but all were dismissed.
Federal prosecutor Hairabedian concluded that González's income as a public official is not sufficient to justify his enrichment. Due to the lack of justification, he requested his arrest, which was granted under house arrest with an electronic ankle monitor.
In March, Judge Vaca Narvaja also ordered the seizure of González's assets and those of his children for more than 424 thousand dollars. His lawyers appealed that measure, but the Chamber upheld the seizure, supporting the judge's reasoning. The judges reaffirmed that the alleged crime occurred while holding public office, so federal justice has jurisdiction.
This is how the State Party operates
González's case exposes the modus operandi of those who build political careers and enrich themselves in the name of "public service". For decades, González held positions within the state structure, consolidating power while increasing his personal wealth. His case is not isolated: it is part of an entrenched caste that turns politics into its own business at the taxpayer's expense.
The judiciary also rejected the "double jeopardy" argument, since the federal case differs from the one processed in the provincial jurisdiction. The Anti-Corruption jurisdiction investigates irregularities in sworn statements, while the federal case goes further: money laundering and enrichment. The request for nullity due to alleged indeterminacy of the facts was also unsuccessful: the prosecutor clearly described the charges.
