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.
