Overview
- Fiscal Juan Pedro Zoni filed the request to elevate the case to oral trial before Judge Bernan of Court No. 8.
- Seven detainees — six Peruvian nationals and one Argentine woman — are accused, while four additional suspects remain fugitives.
- The filing alleges at least six frauds between August 26, 2023 and April 22, 2024, with nearly 10 million pesos taken and journalist Horacio Pagani counted among the victims.
- Investigators say the group signaled drivers to stop for a supposed defect, posed as mechanics, issued fake “Repuestos Multimarca” receipts, and collected cash or bank transfers.
- Police traced suspects through security footage and fieldwork, made arrests after a foiled attempt in San Cristóbal, and seized car parts, tools, phones, cash, and materials allegedly used in the scheme.