In the latest development in the probe into AFA president Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia's alleged fronts, authorities raided the 10-hectare Pilar mega-estate owned by Real Central SRL on Friday, seizing 54 luxury vehicles. Separately, ARCA's DGI filed charges against AFA for withholding over 7.5 billion pesos in taxes and contributions, targeting Tapia directly. Complainant Facundo Del Gaiso urges continuity under Judge Daniel Rafecas.
Following the ARCA report detailing the explosive asset growth of Real Central SRL—owned by alleged fronts Luciano Pantano and Ana Lucía Conte for Tapia and treasurer Pablo Toviggino—federal authorities executed a 10-hour raid on December 12, 2025, at the company's 10-hectare mega-estate in Pilar, Buenos Aires. The operation seized 54 luxury vehicles, including 17 valued over US$75,000, with exclusive images revealing lavish interiors stocked with high-end furniture, sculptures, and artworks.
Complainant Facundo Del Gaiso highlighted money laundering schemes involving low-capital companies and the importance of financial traceability. He demanded the case remain with Judge Daniel Rafecas, despite reports of his removal, emphasizing deeper AFA ties.
Concurrently, ARCA's General Tax Directorate (DGI) denounced AFA for improperly appropriating withheld taxes and social security contributions, causing $7,593,903,512 in damage. This spans VAT and Income Tax from August-September 2025, and contributions from December 2024-September 2025. AFA withheld but failed to remit funds to the treasury, though provisional contributions were recently paid. ARCA alleges intentional misconduct by Tapia as responsible party.
This escalates the broader money laundering investigation in Argentine football, including prior raids on Sur Finanzas-linked entities.
