The federal judge of San Isidro, Lino Mirabelli, ordered the ban on innovation for all movable, immovable and Financial assets of libertarian José Luis Espertin the investigation into alleged money laundering in connection with the transfer of $200,000 that he would have received from Fred Machado, a businessman already extradited to the United States for links to drug trafficking. This measure is also sufficient his partner María Mercedes Gonzálezand his society.
It was created in October of this year when Espert showed up first candidate for national deputy by La Libertad Avanza (LLA) throughout the province of Buenos Aires, after months of internal speculation. Given the serious implications of the case, he tendered his resignation. initially supported by President Javier Mileiwho accepted resignation to mitigate electoral damage after internal and external pressure, including from former President Mauricio Macri.
Now the goods They may not be sold, transferred, encumbered or changed.with the aim of protecting assets and avoiding maneuvers that hinder the eventual recovery of funds of illicit origin, the resolution states. Once the measure is finalized, it will also have a direct impact on Espert’s wife, María Mercedes González, a brother of the former deputy candidate and an employee of Fred Machado, who is, among other things, under investigation in the case.
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What contracts exist between José Luis Espert and Federico “Fred” Machado?
The research that connects José Luis Espert with Fred Machado focuses on alleged money launderingcreated by a Transfer of $200,000 Received from businessman in 2020. Through wire transfers, Machado, who was extradited to the United States for crimes related to drug trafficking and money laundering, transferred the funds from Bank of America to an account at Morgan Stanley There are even references to his private plane (N28FM).
He assured that it was Payment for advice on a Guatemalan mineunder a contract for 1 million dollarsBut no documentation was provided to support the agreement. In the resolution, the judge warned that “evidence has been collected that allows us to believe that Espert and the other persons mentioned demonstrate a series of externalizations of assets.” They would not find sufficient justification in their declared incomeYes.”
In fact, the ruling points to the existence of numerous undeclared, late reported or undervalued stocks, which would facilitate the infusion of funds of illicit origin. Between 2018 and 2020, Espert doubled his assets, including: BMW and a Condominium worth 18 million pesosrefrained from taking part Varianza SA (registered in one peso despite previous movements) and exhibited undervaluations or discrepancies in other properties. There is also one 300,000 dollar bill from Wellington Capital Markets Ltd (Panama-Australia), which was not declared.
The experts also identified the son of Espert’s partner as a possible frontman, Manuel Iglesias23 years old. The young man declares no income and appears to be the owner of a car worth more than 70 million pesoswhich raises suspicion Transfer of assets to family members Hide assets.
In addition, the research analyzes the Espert business structuretheir financial movements and connections with Offshore companies. The judge pointed out that although the path of the money that he would have received from the criminal structure linked to Machado has not yet been fully reconstructed, the connection between the two was corroborated by the documentation of the alleged professional services contract that the former Libertarian candidate is said to have signed.
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