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Owner of Ok Eventos Arrested in San Juan Over Alleged Party Fraud

Police took Mauricio Morales into custody following economic-crimes complaints over undelivered events.

Overview

  • The Ministry of Security confirmed the arrest after a joint investigation with authorities in San Juan and Mendoza.
  • Police reported Morales tried to flee and was found with a firearm, two vehicles, documents, and his cellphone.
  • Two raids in Mendoza included a vacated downtown office and a secured house in Guaymallén stocked with catering gear and food in decomposition.
  • At least five complaints are now on record with Economic Crimes Prosecutor Susana Muscinisi, covering school graduations, weddings, and a $10 million quinceañera.
  • Hours before the arrest, Morales sent WhatsApp messages saying the company would keep operating and offering case-by-case refunds or reprogramming, which victims rejected as they report no repayments.