ANDIS Bribery Scandal (2025)
Leaked audio recordings from Diego Spagnuolo, former head of ANDIS and a former lawyer for President Milei, suggest that Karina Milei received kickbacks ranging from 3% to 4% of the contract value for pharmaceutical supplies to the agency. In one recording, Spagnuolo allegedly states, "Karina gets 3% and one goes to the operation," indicating her share of the illicit payments.
Further investigations have revealed that Suizo Argentina coordinated the collection of bribes from other companies, with the total kickback amounting to 5% to 8% of the contract value. Karina Milei's alleged share was approximately 3%, translating to between $500,000 and $800,000 per contract.
The scandal has significantly damaged the Milei administration's anti-corruption credibility, especially given the involvement of a close family member in alleged misconduct related to contracts intended for vulnerable populations. The leaked recordings have led to public outrage and raised serious concerns about governance and transparency within the administration.
Further investigations have revealed that Suizo Argentina coordinated the collection of bribes from other companies, with the total kickback amounting to 5% to 8% of the contract value. Karina Milei's alleged share was approximately 3%, translating to between $500,000 and $800,000 per contract.
The scandal has significantly damaged the Milei administration's anti-corruption credibility, especially given the involvement of a close family member in alleged misconduct related to contracts intended for vulnerable populations. The leaked recordings have led to public outrage and raised serious concerns about governance and transparency within the administration.
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Los Angeles Times
Secret audios, dramatic leaks, spying claims: A bribery scandal engulfs Argentina’s Milei
AP News
Secret audios, dramatic leaks, spying claims: A bribery scandal engulfs Argentina’s Milei