Millionaire Widow of Néstor & Cristina Kirchner’s Former Secretary

Daniel Muñoz, former secretary to Néstor and⁣ Cristina Kirchner, was investigated for ‍receiving​ bribes ​from businessmen between‍ 2003​ and 2009. His widow, Carolina Pochetti, and son,⁣ Franco Muñoz, were processed for money laundering with asset seizures of $38 million and $11 million respectively, alongside $412 million seized from 20 other accused ‌individuals.

Muñoz allegedly laundered ‌at least $70 million,investing ⁣in 16 ‌properties⁣ in Miami,two in New York,and ⁣a tourist complex ⁤in​ Turks and Caicos Islands. Investigations revealed over 113 properties in Argentina under Muñoz’s name, including extensive land holdings and various buildings. ​

Former Economy Minister of ⁤Santa Cruz, Juan Manuel Campillo, testified that⁢ the ‌laundered money abroad belonged ​to Néstor and Cristina Kirchner, suggesting Muñoz acted as a front.

The Federal Chamber ⁣ratified Pochetti’s prosecution as co-author of​ money laundering, expanding the asset embargo to $50 billion pesos (approximately $38 million). She is also accused of involvement in a hotel megaresort project in Turks and Caicos Islands and acting as a front in illicit operations.Daniel Omar Blanco, Pochetti’s uncle, was also processed. The ​case stems from the “notebooks of the coimas” inquiry and is overseen by Judge Julián Ercolini.