Feb 11 • 15:10 UTC 🇦🇷 Argentina Clarin (ES)

ANDIS Case: Justice advances on Suizo Argentina pharmacy and the Kovalivker brothers with key evidence

Eighteen people have been indicted for corruption connected to irregular purchases and kickbacks in the National Disability Agency (ANDIS).

The ANDIS case continues to reveal significant corruption, with eighteen individuals indicted on charges related to irregular purchases, rigged tenders, inflated prices, and kickbacks involved in the medication procurement process at the National Disability Agency (ANDIS). Of particular interest are the Kovalivker brothers, owners of Suizo Argentina, who have seen their request to annul the investigation dismissed by the Federal Criminal Court of Cassation. The court's decision further solidifies the ongoing scrutiny of their business practices and the legitimacy of their dealings with the agency.

This week is crucial for the prosecution as investigators are set to access the seized computer server from Suizo Argentina, which is expected to yield vital evidence related to the company's role in the alleged corruption. Reports suggest that Suizo Argentina benefited from contract awards amounting to 55 billion pesos over the past year alone. Federal prosecutor Franco Picardi is piecing together a case that highlights not only the influence that the Kovalivker brothers exerted within ANDIS but also reveals a broader network of collusion and malpractice.

The implications of this investigation are vast, as they touch on public trust in the management of disability resources in Argentina. The ongoing judicial inspection of contracts extends beyond ANDIS, as the financial dealings of Suizo Argentina are being scrutinized in relation to provincial agreements as well. This case exemplifies the challenges faced by the Argentinian justice system in tackling entrenched corruption that might extend throughout various levels of government and business operations.

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