Argentine ex-advisor denies role in attack, claims proof for $40,000 found

Fernando Cerimedo, a former Argentine political advisor, maintains his innocence regarding an armed attack against his ex-partner, Nadia Beller. His lawyer, Margarita Arce, asserted that Cerimedo was not present at the scene and had no part in the incident, questioning the prosecution's hypothesis.

Arce stated that Cerimedo is currently under preventive detention at Palmasola prison in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, facing multiple legal processes. These include charges of attempted femicide, violence, and illicit enrichment. The defense plans to present documentation to prove the legitimate origin of $40,000 that was found during searches of properties linked to Cerimedo.

The defense team is preparing to demonstrate that the seized funds belong to Cerimedo, who they claim has established businesses in Argentina and the United States. According to Arce, Cerimedo was transferring these funds to cover his expenses in Bolivia, as he had not yet received a salary for his activities there.

Furthermore, Arce suggested the possibility of a staged attack, or 'autoatentado,' against Beller, although she declined to elaborate on the evidence supporting this theory. The defense also contested the public dissemination of information from Cerimedo's phone, with Arce claiming that some messages between Cerimedo and Beller were deleted by Beller herself.