Controversial Loan Ties Promarlon S.A. to Customs Scandal

The Promarlon S.A. case reveals a significant scandal involving customs officials in Argentina, leading to questions about corruption and misuse of funds. High-ranking officials, including former customs chief Rosana Lodovico, are implicated in irregularities related to a loan for a vacation home. Investigations indicate links to contraband and significant tax evasion. The ongoing case highlights serious concerns about the transparency of the Argentine government administration.


Controversial Loan Ties Promarlon S.A. to Customs Scandal

The loan in dollars given to Rosana Lodovico has caused controversy for the DGI, accompanied by its head, Andrés Vázquez. Promarlon S.A. is at the center of a web of financial operations and relations with the Argentine State, involving high-ranking officials in alleged smuggling activities and irregular fund management.

The case revealed a web of financial operations and connections within the Argentine State, linking high-ranking officials with companies suspected of smuggling and irregular fund management. Claudio Szlaien has been identified as a key figure in illicit activities involving evading customs controls in various Argentine provinces.

The Federal Oral Court of San Martín links Promarlon to a smuggling network that illegally introduces goods from Paraguay to Argentina, distributing them in provinces such as Santa Fe and Buenos Aires. The company has been accused of bypassing customs controls, allowing Szlaien to handle funds derived from these activities, evading significant penalties for unpaid taxes.

On the other hand, an investigation by Judge Federico Villena has exposed Szlaien's connections with figures in the financial sector, such as "El Croata" Rojnica and Federico Pulenta, who allegedly transferred millions of dollars abroad through companies in Hong Kong, Paraguay, and the United States.

The complaint filed includes Rosana Lodovico and her ex-husband, who received a loan from Promarlon S.A. while Lodovico was performing duties at Customs. The investigation highlights the alleged lack of transparency in the company's financial operations and possible implications with illegal activities.

Gamaliel Campagnoli, a national deputy, has requested a thorough investigation into the loans received by Lodovico and the treatment of Promarlon, emphasizing the importance of maintaining transparency in state institutions. The coming months will be crucial in determining the impact of these allegations on the credibility of Argentine institutions and the state structure.