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Buenos Aires Senate Staffers Detained in Probe of Alleged Sect-Like Sexual Abuse Scheme

Prosecutors cite corroborated testimonies plus seized digital records indicating an organized network exploiting political militancy for jobs.

Overview

  • Nicolás Daniel Rodríguez and Daniela Silva Muñoz, both permanent employees of the provincial Senate, were arrested on December 29 and processed, then declined to answer questions during their indagatoria.
  • The case outlines a yearslong pattern of sexual abuses with carnal access and psychological coercion reported by multiple complainants dating back to at least 2015.
  • Investigators describe a structure known as “La Orden de la Luz,” with Rodríguez portrayed as a charismatic leader and Silva Muñoz as a facilitator within a hierarchical setup.
  • Some alleged attacks occurred inside the Legislature, including office 7, and in properties tied to the accused, following which raids were executed and documentary and digital evidence was seized.
  • Defense lawyers sought a transfer from DDI police cells to a departmental jail, while the prosecutor moves within the legal timeframe to request further measures on the defendants’ status.