Buenos Aires, December 1 (NA) – Prosecutor Álvaro Garganta has summoned former Buenos Aires Province Minister of Transport, Jorge D'Onofrio, to give a statement of inquiry as part of an investigation into serious irregularities in the speed camera system and the Vehicle Technical Inspection (VTV).
D'Onofrio, who was part of Axel Kicillof's government until December 2024, is charged with the crimes of bribery and incompatible business with public office. He must appear before the Justice system on December 15 at 10:00 AM.
Additionally, as reported by the Argentine News Agency, several entrepreneurs have been summoned: Sebastián Desio, Martín Hernán Serrano, Germán Rebolo, Leonardo Sclafani, Aitor Reter Aguado, Juan Manuel Funes Bige, Juan Pablo Pesculich, and Germán Jorge Neuss, all linked to VTV contracts.
Days ago, the Federal Court of Campana had already processed D'Onofrio and ordered an embargo on his assets.
Furthermore, alleged irregularities were detected in contracts with CECAITRA, a civil association that managed revenues from fines captured by at least 155 speed cameras in municipalities such as La Matanza, Tigre, Campana, Moreno, and Brandsen.
D'Onofrio resigned from his post shortly after the case became public and was replaced by Martín Marinucci.
This maneuver is said to have caused monthly losses of between 4 and 10 million dollars for Secutrans, the company in charge of the speed camera system.
The investigation also points to seven companies that would have been forced to contract "Soluciones en Telecomunicaciones y Electrónica S.A." for the assignment of VTV inspection slots, with a commission of 8.5% plus VAT per operation.
The case began on September 5, 2024, following a complaint that named the former minister and councilor Pilar Pombo as leaders of a "criminal structure with a division of roles" aimed at diverting funds from the Buenos Aires provincial fine system.
According to the accusation, officials under his sphere of operation acted in collusion with third parties who operated as "fixers," offering offenders a 50% discount or the elimination of fines in exchange for a payment.
