Argentina’s President Accused of Crypto Fraud: A Political and Financial Storm
In a stunning turn of events, Argentine President Javier Milei finds himself at the center of a legal firestorm over cryptocurrency. What began as a simple social media endorsement has spiraled into allegations of fraud, investor losses, and a potential political crisis.
The controversy erupted when Milei promoted the cryptocurrency $LIBRA on his social media, claiming it would fuel economic growth by supporting small businesses and startups. However, he quickly deleted the post, and the currency’s value plummeted—leaving investors with heavy losses.
A group of Argentine lawyers, including former Central Bank president Claudio Lozano, wasted no time in filing fraud complaints. They allege that Milei’s actions mirror a "rug pull," a scheme where a cryptocurrency’s value is artificially inflated before crashing, leaving unsuspecting investors stranded. The country's Anti-Corruption Office has since launched an investigation into Milei and his administration.
The President’s Office has denied any wrongdoing, insisting that Milei had no prior knowledge of $LIBRA’s details and deleted his post to prevent further speculation. Critics, however, argue that this incident echoes a similar scandal in 2022, when Milei, then a candidate, was sued for endorsing a crypto project later accused of being a Ponzi scheme.
As investigations unfold, the scandal raises pressing questions about political figures’ involvement in financial endorsements—especially in the volatile world of cryptocurrency. Will this controversy fade, or will it leave a lasting mark on Milei’s presidency?
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