Francisco José Hauque was recently arrested in connection with a pyramid scheme. In a viral video, he is seen struggling to try to recover the money he invested. His lawyer claims that several individuals, including Hauque, are in a similar situation trying to collect money from Elías.
Juan Manuel Piñeiro, also detained, will soon face trial and his lawyer is confident in his acquittal due to recordings in which Elías acknowledges the debt. He is accused of staging a case for extortion to avoid paying what is owed. Several people defrauded by Elías are mentioned, according to the lawyer.
Jésica Cirio, a well-known model and host, married Elías Piccirillo in 2024. Her ex, Martín Insaurralde, was involved in a scandal that led to the couple's separation. After Cirio's wedding to Piccirillo, accusations of extortion against him arose, raising further suspicions about his behavior.
Elías Piccirillo is described as a low-profile businessman, previously a real estate employee. Some people claiming to have been defrauded by him are publicly speaking about their bad experiences.
Juan Manuel Piñeiro, also detained for alleged extortion, has been held since late 2023. His lawyer asserts that the accusations against him are unfounded. Piñeiro claims to have been a victim of Piccirillo's actions, like others seeking to recover their money.
It is noted that Jésica Cirio, after her wedding to Piccirillo, expressed a desire to expand her family. The fraud and extortion accusations against Cirio's husband have caused a stir in her circle and have motivated other alleged victims to publicly speak about their business dealings with him.
