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New photos prove AFA treasurer Toviggino's link to luxury mansion
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Argentina /Crime & Justice

New photos prove AFA treasurer Toviggino's link to luxury mansion

From La Naciรณn · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • New photos reveal Pablo Toviggino, the AFA treasurer, stored wine, champagne, and personal items in a mansion's wine cellar, accessed by fingerprint.
  • Evidence in the case includes an AFA plaque, a Maradona-themed tin, a replica World Cup, and luxury car documents linking Toviggino's family to the property.
  • The investigation into alleged fronting for the mansion has been returned to a judge who previously handled the case, with a separate preliminary investigation into AFA's overseas transfers ongoing in Miami.

New photographic evidence has emerged showing the extent of luxury goods and personal memorabilia stored by Argentine Football Association (AFA) treasurer Pablo Toviggino within a mansion in Pilar. The images depict a wine cellar, accessible only by fingerprint, filled with bottles of wine, champagne, gin, and whisky, alongside personal mementos.

Among the items found were an AFA plaque, a tin featuring Diego Maradona, a black box bearing Toviggino's name, and a replica of the World Cup trophy. These items were reportedly removed hours before the first judicial search of the property. The operation to clear the premises involved individuals close to Toviggino, some of whom remain with him while others have been dismissed.

These photographs supplement existing evidence gathered over eight months. Earlier discoveries included luxury car registration documents found in a garage, listing Toviggino's son and ex-wife. A black bag bearing Toviggino's name and a plaque from Barracas Central, a club linked to AFA president Claudio Tapia, were also found, reportedly leading to internal recriminations.

Despite the mounting evidence, the investigation into the alleged fronting for the mansion has faced delays. The case was recently sent back to Judge Adriรกn Gonzรกlez Charvay, who had previously handled the investigation before it was transferred. Meanwhile, a preliminary investigation into AFA's overseas financial transfers is reportedly underway in Miami, with a witness citation mentioning Diego Lucero, associated with the company Central Park Drink.

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Originally published by La Naciรณn in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.