Three weeks after the collapse of the cryptocurrency $LIBRA, the Justice Department carried out a search at the residence of Mauricio Novelli, one of the protagonists of this scandal that has caused million-dollar losses to investors.
Hours before his resignation, Sergio Morales, advisor on cryptocurrencies to the National Securities Commission (CNV), made himself available to prosecutor Taiano through his lawyers. Morales had ties to Javier Milei's circle and participated in meetings at the Casa Rosada, in addition to being associated with Manuel Terrones Godoy, another businessman linked to the launch of $LIBRA.
Morales, who has been subjected to judicial scrutiny for his connections with Novelli and other involved businessmen, submitted his resignation in an "undeniable" manner. However, this search has been considered late, raising concerns about the possible destruction of evidence on electronic devices while the prosecutor was returning from vacation.
In addition to the search at Novelli's residence, authorities searched the offices of the Tech Forum company, where Novelli was located during the proceedings. Federal judge María Servini has delegated the investigation to federal prosecutor Eduardo Taiano, who had prepared measures to secure crucial evidence.
The delay in the search has raised doubts about the effectiveness of judicial actions and the potential loss of key evidence in the process. The investigation focuses on clarifying the circumstances surrounding the creation and launch of the cryptocurrency, as well as the involvement of key figures in this scandal.
One persistent question is why a substitute prosecutor did not act immediately by imposing confidentiality on the proceedings, which calls into question the speed and effectiveness of the measures taken in this case.
