Diego Dirisio case: the businessman detained in Córdoba remains awaiting extradition
Dirisio was captured in February 2024 in Córdoba while he was playing padel with his partner, former model Julieta Vanessa Nardi, who was also detained
The individual accused of illegal arms trafficking remains detained in Bouwer while the judiciary considers his transfer to Rio de Janeiro
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Córdoba's Security Minister, Juan Pablo Quinteros, confirmed that businessman Diego Hernán Dirisio remains in custody at Bouwer prison. The accused faces an extradition request to Brazil for alleged illegal arms sales linked to the Comando Vermelho, one of that country's most powerful criminal organizations. The case remains under investigation by Federal Court No. 2 of Córdoba, with the collaboration of Interpol and the Argentine Federal Police.
According to Quinteros, Dirisio "is not part of criminal organizations, but he is accused of selling about 43,000 weapons for an estimated value of 250 million dollars." The official indicated that the case requires caution and international coordination due to its magnitude. Brazilian authorities maintain that part of the weaponry may have reached Rio de Janeiro through smuggling networks.
El empresario Diego Hernán Dirisio continúa detenido en el penal de Bouwer.
An arrest that exposed international connections
Dirisio was arrested in February 2024 in Córdoba while playing padel with his partner, former model Julieta Vanessa Nardi, who was also detained. Both had been fugitives since November 2023, when they disappeared from Paraguay, where their company International Auto Supply operated. The firm is under investigation for importing weapons from Europe and diverting the material to criminal groups.
The businessman denies all charges and claims that the operations were legal and carried out "through police and military cooperatives." From his cell in Bouwer, Dirisio asserted that he has "no connection with Comando Vermelho or with the PCC." His defense seeks to halt the extradition by alleging irregularities in the charges brought by the Brazilian judiciary.
Según Quinteros, Dirisio “no integra organizaciones criminales, pero se lo acusa de comercializar unas 43.000 armas por un valor estimado de 250 millones de dólares”
Córdoba, a strategic point on the transnational crime map
The case reignites concerns about Córdoba's role as a logistics hub for international networks dedicated to illegal arms trafficking. Due to its central location and transportation infrastructure, the province is often used as a transit point between Paraguay, Brazil, and the Southern Cone.
Judicial authorities estimate that the case file could set a precedent in regional cooperation against organized crime. Meanwhile, Dirisio awaits the Supreme Court's decision, which must determine whether or not his extradition to Brazil will proceed. The investigation continues confidentially and under the supervision of international security agencies.
