Andrés Tovar faces charges in alleged fraud case against Imagen Televisión

Mexican producer Andrés Tovar is facing legal proceedings after being formally charged with alleged fraud and making false statements against Imagen Televisión. This development follows a complex dispute over payments for his work on various programs.

The charges mean that sufficient evidence exists to subject Tovar to a legal process, though it does not automatically imply guilt or necessitate imprisonment. He may pursue legal avenues, such as an amparo, to face the proceedings while remaining at liberty. Both the prosecution and Tovar's defense are now tasked with gathering evidence for a judge to review.

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Fourteen months after filing the civil lawsuit, they filed a criminal complaint against me for alleged false declaration and procedural fraud.

The situation began in 2024 when Tovar asserted that Imagen Televisión had failed to pay him for his contributions. After his civil lawsuit for these payments yielded no positive response, the network reportedly filed a criminal complaint against him. Tovar, who worked on shows like “Sale el sol” and “Acércate a Rocío,” claims he created the projects over thousands of hours and that his work was not compensated.

Tovar maintains his innocence, stating on social media, “I firmly believe that defending the work done, demanding the recognition of copyright should not be a reason for persecution or criminalization. I trust the institutions and that the facts will be clarified as the process progresses.” He asserts that the network's actions constitute retaliation for his pursuit of rightful payment.

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I firmly believe that defending the work done, demanding the recognition of copyright should not be a reason for persecution or criminalization. I trust the institutions and that the facts will be clarified as the process progresses.