Prosecutor General rejects judge's bid to take over AFA funds case

Argentina's Attorney General, Eduardo Casal, has recommended that two cases investigating alleged irregular financial dealings by Argentine Football Association (AFA) officials in the United States should remain under the jurisdiction of Buenos Aires' investigative courts. This ruling directly opposes the federal judge of Campana's request to consolidate all related legal proceedings, a strategy apparently sought by those facing accusations.

The two specific cases involve allegations of fraudulent administration within the AFA, as denounced by businessman and FIFA representative Guillermo Toffoni. One case concerns the alleged fraudulent management of funds, while the other relates to omissions in the AFA's financial statements. The ultimate decision on which court will handle these investigations now rests with the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation.

Judge Adrián González Charvay of the Federal Court of Campana had sought to centralize all AFA-related cases in his court. This included a probe into the ownership of a luxurious property in Pilar, reportedly valued at $20 million, which is allegedly linked to Pablo Toviggino, the vice president of AFA. The property, owned by Real Central SRL, was reportedly acquired using funds diverted from the AFA, according to investigators.

Casal's recommendation specifically asks the Supreme Court to reject Campana's claim over the case stemming from Toffoni's complaint about fraudulent administration. This case has a complex procedural history, having moved between various judicial bodies before reaching Campana. The Attorney General's stance supports keeping these matters within the purview of the National Criminal and Correctional Court No. 11, presided over by Judge Paula Petazzi.