Buenos Aires, Nov 28 (NA) -- The management of Sur Finanzas, the company linked to the head of the AFA, Claudio Tapia, affirmed this Friday that the accusations against it are "unfounded," and expressed its willingness to "collaborate" with justice, following a lawsuit in the federal courts of Lomas de Zamora for alleged money laundering.
The company's representatives also noted that "any person can open a virtual account by complying with the requirements established by law." They emphasized that Sur Finanzas "is not licensed nor did it operate the buying and selling of any type of cryptoassets."
"The Sur Finanzas Group and the companies that compose it have clients of all kinds, from ordinary people to large corporations and football clubs," they stated in a statement accessed by the Argentine News Agency.
Additionally, the General Taxation Directorate (DGI) warned about suspicious transactions.
"We have taken our brand to the jerseys of some of Argentina's most important football clubs. All services provided by our group are carried out in strict compliance with current regulations," they added.
They also warned that "if any individual or company that operated with our platforms obtained money irregularly, it is up to the justice system to determine if they are guilty of any crime, and we offer our absolute collaboration in this matter."
"The Sur Finanzas Group and its companies have all authorizations from the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic to carry out the operations and services the group provides. In fact, the man from the finance company appears on the jerseys of several clubs, and the Professional League tournament bears the company's name."
"All services are provided in an environment of excellence and with the latest available technology."
Meanwhile, a series of raids were conducted today on suspicion of money laundering at the finance company, linking its head, Ariel Vallejo, to Tapia.
Vallejo's position has been strengthened in recent years due to his strong presence in local football, which coincided with Tapia's arrival at the presidency of the AFA.
