Marcos Carasso, a former vice-governor candidate and Radical deputy, has been indicted in connection with a fraud scheme involving the overcharging of 1.4 billion pesos from Pami, Argentina’s healthcare program for retirees. The legal action has triggered a series of raids on Carasso’s residences in Córdoba as investigators probe the scale of the alleged scams.
Raids and Allegations of Massive Fraud
According to local media reports, the judicial investigation centers on the misappropriation of public funds, specifically the overbilling of 1.4 billion pesos linked to Pami. The case escalated recently when authorities executed search warrants at properties belonging to the former deputy in Córdoba. These raids are part of a broader effort to uncover how the funds were diverted and the extent of the fraudulent activity.
Discovery of Unreported State Salary
The investigation has uncovered additional financial irregularities regarding Carasso’s income. Reports indicate that the Radical leader has been receiving a salary equivalent to that of a government minister. This state-funded position was not widely known and only came to light following the raids and subsequent judicial scrutiny of his financial records.
Political Fallout in the Legislature
The indictment of the former candidate, who ran as the vice-governor partner to Luis Juez, has caused significant unrest within the political establishment. According to reports from regional outlets, the scandal has now reached the legislature, where the implications of the fraud and the undisclosed state salary are being discussed.
