This Friday, a new discovery linked to the scandal of the Argentine Football Federation (AFA) caused great surprise. A search carried out in a house linked to this organization, in the Pilar district of Buenos Aires, ended with a more than unexpected result: … a collection of more than 40 luxury cars. Seven large-capacity motorcycles and two karts were also found on the same site.
The operation, which caused a sensation in the world of Argentine football, had previously been ordered by judge Daniel Rafecas. Various local police officers were working on site, as well as members of the infantry. The magistrate also ordered the seizure of the property, due to its alleged link with the crime of money laundering. Likewise, the immobilization of all the cars that were there was ordered, as well as the furniture that was inside the house. A few hours later, the AFA was reported to court for tax embezzlement.
The raid This happened early Friday. in a luxurious property located in the municipality of Villa Rosa – located in the district of Pilar, in the province of Buenos Aires. The name of the house is “La Finca Conte” and, according to investigations carried out by Justice, it is linked to the AFA authorities through straw men. It should be remembered that until now Three people arrested for money laundering On Finanzas. The main person affected by the complaint is the president of the association, Claudio ‘chiqui’ Tapia. Two weeks ago, the government of Argentine President Javier Milei proposed investigating allegations of irregularities in the functioning of the sports body.
As soon as the collection of luxury vehicles stored inside was revealed, shocking images of the various cars began circulating in the Argentine press. In the photographs it is possible to identify certain models of the BMW brand, a series of Porsches, a Ferrari and various collector cars. Among them, a Fuego coupe, a Chevrolet and a Chevrolet Super Sport.
At the beginning of this week, and amid controversies over the association’s alleged irregular maneuvers, Justice ordered the first searches to be carried out. However, the luxurious collection discovered this Friday in Pilar’s party mansion represents the most important discovery so far in the investigation.
Revocation of the judge and complaint
As soon as the searches took place, against all expectations, the judge who had ordered the investigation was removed from the case. The same Friday, the Federal Chamber of Buenos Aires decided that the case – in which it is being investigated whether the mansion belongs to AFA leaders who allegedly used straw men – be entrusted to the Economic Criminal Court 10, presided over by judge Marcelo Aguinsky.
Likewise, a few hours later, The General Directorate of Taxes filed a criminal complaint against the Argentine Football Federation (AFA). The organization is accused of embezzlement of fiscal and social resources. The lawsuit against the sports association is based on the alleged withholding of taxes and pension contributions that allegedly took place between August 2024 and today.
That same Friday morning, Matías Yofe, political leader of the ARI Civic Coalition, questioned the lack of action by Justice and the bodies responsible for control in the face of suspicions linked to the AFA. “Many Milei officials are committed to the AFA cause”he said in statements to a local station.
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