A stockbroker, Ignacio González, is in custody following a criminal complaint filed by Pérez Marexiano, a brokerage firm.
The company’s lawyer, Jorge Barrera, praised the swift action taken by the Economic and Complex Crimes Prosecutor’s Office and the National Police’s Economic Crimes Department.
Investigation Underway
González’s detention hearing took place on Tuesday, with the proceedings set to resume on Wednesday. Barrera believes González committed crimes against property and forgery. The court may impose restrictive measures while the prosecution continues its investigation.
“Evidence provided by Pérez Marexiano has been compelling in establishing the accused’s responsibility,” Barrera said. González worked independently, bringing clients to Pérez Marexiano without being employed by the firm. Clients he dealt with directly are now the most affected.
Client Losses Mounting
Ignacio Durán, the lawyer representing the affected clients, estimated their losses at around $2 million. New victims are coming forward daily. Durán described González as “key” to Pérez Marexiano’s operation.
During the hearing, González claimed he was employed by Pérez Marexiano until 2015 and continued working with the company unofficially afterward. He said, “I kept working and bringing in clients for this company, so it’s impossible to deny there was a connection and claim the company was unaware of everything.”
Durán believes González committed fraud or misappropriation. The case is being led by prosecutor Giuliana Realini, under the supervision of Silvia Porteiro’s office.