Sweet tooth: La Plata judge charges an FDT councilman in ‘chocolate’ case

La Plata prosecutor Betina Lacki charged La Plata councilor Facundo Albini (FDT) and his father. This was carried out within the framework of the investigation into the so-called case of Giulio “Chocolate” Rigaud.

The investigation is progressing steadily, and after opening Ligao’s mobile phone, Justice obtained new evidence. In this context, new names have emerged in the case, and now prosecutors are calling for the prosecution of Albinis and the charging card owners (more than 35 of them).

It is worth noting that, in addition to being a sitting congressman, Albini is also a candidate on the slate of candidates headed by Julio Alac of La Plata, whose father is a member of the Buenos Aires Legislature of former officials.

Judge Atencio denied the defendants immunity from prison sentences, describing the incidents as “illegal association and fraud against public administration.” It was alleged that up to 800 million pesos were stolen.

After the Albini couple suffered a judicial setback, their lawyers filed a new appeal with the Chamber of Appeals and Guarantees of La Plata. If the appeal is unsuccessful, both men could be detained if prosecutors order it at Judge Atencio’s request.