Two people posing in different settings, a man in a suit and tie outdoors and a woman in a black dress in a well-lit interior. — Economist Martín Redrado and Luciana Salazar | Redacción

Camara — Economist Martín Redrado and Luciana Salazar | Redacción

Luciana Salazar was accused of extortion against Martín Redrado

Journalist Jorge Rial exposed that the model allegedly threatened the economist to obtain benefits

08/04/2025 09:45:00h

Editorial Team

The legal battle between Martín Redrado and Luciana Salazar took a crucial turn. The former president of the Central Bank filed an extortion complaint against the model, who now faces a summons to testify as a defendant.

Jorge Rial, responsible for revealing the progress of the case, shared court documents that would confirm a possible tightening in Salazar's legal situation. According to the journalist, the Justice system would have already gathered testimonies and evidence supporting the charge.

The extortion case against Luciana Salazar advances

The case is filed in the National Criminal and Correctional Court No. 6, and the presiding judge would have requested additional information about Salazar's travels, as well as data that will allow establishing the source of the funding.

A smiling couple posing together in an elegant setting.

Redrado and Salazar when they were a couple | Redacción

Rial showed evidence and spoke about Salazar's financial demands

Rial claimed that Salazar would have pressured Redrado with various financial demands, including the rental of a property in Nordelta with a monthly value of 3,600 dollars. According to the documents, the threat was to publicly expose the economist if he did not comply with the requests.

The model, who insists on claiming child support for her daughter, had previously stated that the case was closed. However, the new evidence presented and witness statements indicate otherwise. The judicial summons would be imminent.

The journalist also reported that the actress tried to deny the progress of the case, but now she will have to face Justice to formally defend herself. Amid the scandal, Yanina Latorre joined the debate by publicly questioning Salazar's income and lifestyle.

Jorge Rial reports on the progress of the case against Luciana Salazar for extortion, where she will have to testify as a defendant following Martín Redrado's complaint. The court has confirmed that, after rejecting several appeals, Salazar is close to being called to testify again. Although Salazar claimed that the case was dismissed, the court reaffirmed the investigation. Salazar is expected to appear before the court to defend herself against the extortion accusation. Redrado alleged that Salazar demanded the rent of a house and a monthly payment under the threat of publicly accusing him.

On his X account, Jorge Rial explains the progress of Redrado's case against Salazar for extortion | Redacción

Jorge Rial, amid the scandal

The host, who disseminated this information from his X account, is not exempt from controversies. Currently he also faces family conflicts over his daughter Morena and was recently linked to a new media clash with Marianela Mirra.

With this revelation, Rial seeks to position himself as the spokesperson for the most resonant showbiz conflicts that marked his television career and provides details about a case that could have legal consequences for Luciana Salazar.

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