Overview
- Prosecutors have opened a preliminary probe into alleged aggravated fraud tied to NSN Sudamérica, with fiscal documents listing Andrés Iniesta, Paul Valderrama Rubio and Carlos Gómez Pintor as founders in April 2023.
- The case stems from complaints by Gucho Entertainment and other Peru-based investors who say they funded events that never materialized and were left with losses exceeding $600,000.
- NSN Sudamérica was declared bankrupt in June 2024, and authorities say the operators failed to provide accounts or return investments during liquidation.
- Only the Upa Upa Fest went ahead and reportedly lost money, while planned friendlies and a Peru–Spain legends match were canceled.
- Iniesta and NSN publicly denied the accusations, expressed confidence in the Peruvian courts and reserved the right to take legal action, and no charges or convictions have been announced.