Investigation

In a development following leaked chats exposing specific transfers to ghost companies, Prosecutor Pedro Simón from Santiago del Estero has verified $4.961 billion in payments from the Argentine Football Association (AFA) to firms linked to treasurer Pablo Toviggino between 2022 and 2025—for services never provided. Some funds were invested, generating millions in peso and dollar gains.

April 20, 2026 Reported by AI

The family of murdered Hillary Gardee has urged the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry to summon former Police Commissioner Bheki Cele and other senior officers to testify. This follows allegations of interference in the investigation into her 2022 killing. The request highlights concerns over police conduct in the case.

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson said the Blue Ribbon committee recommends abolishing the alleged “leadership fund” and banning “allocables” in the national budget as part of its flood control probe. Initial findings show the House leadership controls at least P143.5 billion in “allocables.”

April 14, 2026 Reported by AI

A man in his 20s died after falling from the helipad area of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi on Tuesday morning. Police have launched investigations to establish the circumstances. The incident briefly halted activities nearby as crowds gathered.

Guanajuato's General Prosecutor's Office reported on April 10 the death of 27-year-old amateur footballer Óscar Adrián Granados Borunda, missing for nine days in Celaya. Family and friends had shared his image seeking information, while official protocols were activated. Authorities opened an investigation without disclosing the exact discovery site or cause of death to prevent interference.

April 11, 2026 Reported by AI

Search collectives and Federal Prosecutor's Office (FGR) personnel entered the Izaguirre ranch in Teuchitlán, Jalisco, on Friday to review investigation progress on bone remains and clothing found a year ago. The visit, escorted by the National Guard, follows an FGR report describing the site as a CJNG training center. Collectives, however, challenge this official account.