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Parents’ Lawyers Seek Arrest of Liga Mendocina President Over Alleged Fraud Scheme

The filing is under review by prosecutor Juan Manuel Sánchez, with the league’s counsel framing the claims as internal governance matters.

Overview

  • The querellantes asked to impute and detain Omar Higinio Sperdutti for alleged illicit association, administration fraud, and repeated scams, also naming manager Ricardo Paredes and treasurer Ricardo Morales.
  • The case stems from accusations of falsified medical fitness certificates for youth players, tied to an earlier cardiologist’s complaint that her signature was used without authorization.
  • Complainants cite opaque cash flows from a children’s tournament, estimating ARS 40.3 million per weekend and roughly ARS 161.3 million per month, and flag potential tax issues and links to municipal and provincial resources.
  • The defense argues Council-approved decisions governed the operations, says the league did not spend its own funds on exams, describes event accounting as borderó-style, and denies any tax crimes.
  • The prosecutor has not ordered arrests or raids, requested incorporation of a previously archived San Martín complaint, and may reassess jurisdiction before deciding next steps.