Argentine court finds $5M crypto scam link to Milei
Argentine President Javier Milei is facing scrutiny and investigation for his alleged involvement in promoting a cryptocurrency scam, $Libra. A document suggesting a $5 million agreement for his support was found on a businessman's phone, matching suspicious transactions.
The investigation has intensified as opposition lawmakers demand Milei's testimony before Parliament, accusing him of complicity. A parliamentary commission is delving into the case, with the commission's president emphasizing that all involved parties will be held accountable by both the justice system and Congress. The scandal resurfaced due to new press revelations, prompting deputies to push for a reactivation of the parliamentary investigation.
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Highlights
Five million dollar agreement
A presumed agreement worth five million dollars for Milei's support of the $Libra project was found on a businessman's phone.
Opposition calls for testimony
Opposition lawmakers have called for President Milei to testify before Parliament regarding the $LIBRA crypto scam.
Parliamentary investigation
A parliamentary commission is investigating the $LIBRA case, with the president of the commission stating that those involved will have to answer to both the justice system and Congress.
Resurfaced scandal
New press revelations have brought back a cryptocurrency scandal involving President Milei, who promoted $LIBRA on X in 2025.
Accusations of complicity
Some opposition members are accusing President Milei of complicity in the $LIBRA crypto scam.
Perspectives
- Javier Milei is under investigation for promoting $Libra cryptocurrency.
- A presumed agreement worth five million dollars was found.
- Opposition lawmakers are calling for Milei to testify.
Milei is accused of complicity in the scam.
El Mundo
Milei is under investigation for promoting the scam.
El País, RFI