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Economy Subsecretary Javier Cardini Resigns as ANDIS Corruption Probe Widens

The case now centers on evidence from raids that link his partner Ornella Calvete to alleged manipulation of high‑cost disability purchases.

Overview

  • Cardini stepped down from the Ministry of Economy after his name surfaced in records tied to the ANDIS investigation, though he has not been charged.
  • Prosecutors say ledgers seized from businessman Miguel Ángel Calvete mention Cardini, while wiretaps and documents are being examined for additional leads.
  • A September raid on the apartment Cardini shared with Ornella Calvete recovered about US$700,000 in cash, prompting her earlier resignation from an Economy Ministry post.
  • Prosecutor Franco Picardi leads the case accusing a network of steering PACBI procurements at ANDIS; 16 people are charged, including former agency chief Diego Spagnuolo.
  • Investigators report attempts to thwart a police operation after a message alerted Miguel Ángel Calvete during a raid, as courts continue analyzing seized devices and records.