Andres Iniesta He participates in the investigation Aggravated fraud In Peru.
The country’s Attorney General’s Office opened proceedings against the former footballer for his alleged involvement in a fraud case that would have left many local businessmen bankrupt. Losses exceeding $600,000.
Complaint submitted by the company Gochu Entertainment SAC And other investors point out that Iniesta’s name and image could have been used as collateral.
The goal was to raise money for the organization Sports and music events In Peru, which your company promotes Never Say Never (NSN) And its subsidiary company NSN South America.
However, most of those offers It never came to fruitionand money Not returned.
The day Andres Iniesta stepped on “La Bombonera”
Failed expansion
in April 2023Iniesta authorized the establishment NSN South America next to Paul Valderrama Rubio and Painter Carlos Gomez.
This new subsidiary was introduced as a South American extension of NSN Barcelona, with the aim of bringing entertainment projects to different countries in the region.
The expansion strategy started strong. Even Iniesta himself was involved in promoting the project.
“We are very excited to be in a country like Peru And a continent like South America to continue to grow and promote our values around the world.”
However, according to the investigation, it was all part of an alleged operation Fraudulent acquisition of investments.
The Public Prosecution indicates that Iniesta’s reputation and connections were used to persuade local businessmen to finance several offers that were announced, but did not materialize.
Unfulfilled promises
Among the events promoted by NSN Sudamérica are:
– Oba Oba Festival.
– A friendly match between Cienciano (Peru) and Nacional de Quito (Ecuador).
– K-Pop Music Festival.
– Legends match between Peru and Spain.
Of all these festivals, only Upa Upa was organised, despite the disastrous economic results. The losses caused the cancellation of the rest of the activities and the collapse of the project.
in June 2024NSN South America announced busty And I entered into the process colonyAccording to what was reported by the tax authorities.
“The prestige of Andrés Iniesta was used to raise capital under the deception that the approved events would be held in coordination between NSN Barcelona and NSN Sudamérica, but this never materialized,” the official document issued by the Public Ministry read.
Part of the report of the Ministry of Public Affairs of Peru
The complainants claim so The use of the money was never explained to them The money invested was not returned.
Ivan Petrozzi He claims to have contributed $35,000 To organize a friendly match between Barcelona SC and Sporting Crystal in Miami.
Other investors like Juan Manuel Vargas Alva and Jorge Alberto Yanez Giles They also injected 15,000 and 14,850 dollarsRepeatedly for the same event without getting a response or results.
The Peruvian Ministry of Public Affairs indicates this NSN South America, as executive producer, was not held accountable It also did not issue reports on budget implementation.
Albacete great player Andres Iniesta in an archive photo
The research indicates a Lack of methodological transparency By those responsible for the project, it refers directly to Iniesta’s parent company as part of the scheme.
Andres Iniesta, who announced his retirement from football in October 2024has remained out of the public eye in recent months after ending his time at clubs such as Vissel Kobe and Emirates Club.
today, None of the people involved provided statements About this issue.
The investigation is ongoing and could lead to criminal proceedings that would harm not only the case The international reputation of the former playerBut also his status as a businessman in the sports and cultural field.
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