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Central Bank Opens Currency Case Against AFA Over More Than $200 Million in Foreign Inflows

The case probes whether AFA reclassified foreign inflows to bypass required conversion under exchange controls.

Overview

  • The administrative summary targets the AFA as a legal entity and names president Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia and former treasurers Pablo Toviggino and Alejandro Nadur.
  • The file cites US$131,384,828.36 and €94,999,920 received mainly in 2020–2021, figures media translate to slightly above US$200 million and in some reports roughly US$240 million.
  • Investigators focus on sponsorship from Adidas (nearly €95 million), broadcasting deals with Fox/Imagen Satelital (about US$45 million) and Argentina Football Distribution (about US$65 million), plus transfers from FIFA and Conmebol.
  • The hypothesis centers on a shift from code S24 to code 108 to label payments as donations, leaving dollars unliquidated at the official rate, with possible use of financial dollar operations such as contado con liquidación.
  • The BCRA says it has sought explanations since September 2024 and will notify AFA; the administrative process could lead to fines, market ineligibility, or referral to the courts if responses fall short.