Seized car in Córdoba hides $80 million and narco plot

A seized Volkswagen Tiguan in Córdoba contains $80 million in cash, unveiling a complex plot of narcotrafficking, fraud, and mystery. Juan Cruz Vera Peusso, detained in Bouwer for alleged frauds, is linked to the case. The mystery remains about the vehicle's last user and the reason for the millions left inside.

The Volkswagen Tiguan, seized in Córdoba, has triggered a federal investigation linking the vehicle to narcotrafficking activities in Paso de los Libres. Inside the car, authorities found $80 million in cash, raising questions about its origin and purpose. Juan Cruz Vera Peusso, detained in Bouwer prison for alleged frauds, emerges as a key figure in this story. The probe examines whether the money ties to drug operations or fraud schemes. Officials are working to identify the Tiguan's last user and clarify why the cash was left inside, adding a layer of mystery to the case. This plot underscores the challenges in combating organized crime in the region, where narcotrafficking and fraud often intertwine.

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