Two judges dismissed a complaint against Insfrán for transferring money from the province to the Justicialist Party
Two judges dismissed a complaint against the governor of Formosa, Gildo Insfrán, regarding the alleged diversion of public funds to the Justicialist Party.
The Federal Criminal Cassation Court of Argentina has confirmed the dismissal of a case against Formosa's governor, Gildo Insfrán, related to an alleged transfer of 1.6 billion pesos from provincial public funds to finance the Justicialist Party. Judges Mariano Borinsky and Carlos Mahiques, who formed the majority, ruled that no crime was committed regarding the questioned transactions. In opposition, Judge Juan Carlos Gemignani voiced dissent, suggesting that the matter warranted further investigation.
This legal decision follows a complaint that highlighted dubious transfers totaling over 1.66 billion pesos from a government account in the Bank of Formosa to an account belonging to the Justicialist Party. The case raises concerns about the transparency of financial dealings within provincial governance and their implications for political funding.
The ruling adds another layer to the ongoing discourse around political accountability and the management of public funds in Argentina, particularly in the context of provincial politics. Given the size of the alleged transfers, the decision could be perceived as a challenge to the scrutiny of political finance and could impact public trust in government institutions.