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Two Arrested in Córdoba Raids Over Fake Medical Certificates Used for Prison Smuggling

Prosecutors are analyzing seized devices alongside forged paperwork to trace possible penitentiary or medical accomplices.

Overview

  • Authorities carried out more than 120 simultaneous searches across Córdoba, including at the Bouwer complex and Unit No. 9 (ex UCA).
  • Investigators say visitors presented certificates alleging advanced pregnancies or nonexistent oncological illnesses to bypass body-scanner checks.
  • Items seized include mobile phones, electronic devices, prescription pads, professional stamps, forged medical forms and over 2 million pesos in cash.
  • The case is led by the Fiscalía de Instrucción del Distrito 11 under José Mana, with inspections ordered inside provincial prison facilities.
  • Officials have not ruled out involvement by prison staff or health professionals, and additional arrests remain possible as the inquiry advances.