In the latest development of the money laundering probe into a Pilar mansion linked to AFA treasurer Pablo Toviggino—previously highlighted by an ARCA report on his alleged frontmen's asset surge—the case entered secret proceedings on December 24. Judge Marcelo Aguinsky approved the measure at prosecutor Claudio Navas Rial's request and following a Civic Coalition complaint. The alleged frontmen plan to claim amnesty program funds funded the purchase.
The criminal case probing alleged money laundering in the 10-hectare Pilar mega-estate, formally owned by Luciano Pantano and Lucía Conte via Malte SRL and Real Central SRL (identified as testaferros for Toviggino and AFA president Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia), advanced to secret proceedings on December 24, 2025. Economic Criminal Judge Marcelo Aguinsky imposed secrecy after prosecutor Claudio Navas Rial requested evidentiary steps, prompted by an expanded Civic Coalition complaint.
Secrecy bars file access to protect the investigation. Recent measures included a raid on a Lomas de Zamora accounting firm tied to Pantano, yielding no direct evidence, and a failed notary raid. Earlier operations found AFA items (bag, Barracas Central plaque for Toviggino) and family vehicle licenses at the property. The judge also ordered details on a 30x30-meter helipad's recent helicopter use, pilots, and passengers.
Pantano and Conte's lawyer agreed to submit a written defense by December 29, asserting the purchase used amnesty program funds. With the judicial year-end nearing, the January recess offers time for further probes into this scandal, building on Judge Daniel Rafecas' prior travel ban and the ARCA report detailing Real Central SRL's asset explosion from 347,000 pesos (2022) to over 4 billion pesos (2025), including 59 luxury cars.
