Manuel Adorni Faces Legal Scrutiny Over Alleged Illicit Enrichment and Credit Card Misuse
Manuel Adorni, the former head of the Vocería Presidencial, is under investigation for alleged illicit enrichment, according to judicial sources and reports from La Nación. The case centers on a 5.8 million peso purchase of gaming equipment in 2024, which exceeded his salary as jefe de Gabinete of that month, and the use of credit cards belonging to subordinates.
The Role of the Gaming Equipment Purchase in Adorni’s Downfall
The trigger for Adorni’s situation was a 5.8 million peso purchase of a gaming monitor and projectors in 2024, according to La Nación. The transaction, made via Adorni’s personal account, utilized credit cards from two employees under his supervision within the structure of the Vocería Presidencial. This move reportedly infuriated Karina Milei, who withdrew from a state trip to Madrid, signaling her loss of confidence in Adorni.
Investigation into Illicit Enrichment and Financial Discrepancies
Federal prosecutor Gerardo Pollicita is leading the investigation into Adorni’s alleged illicit enrichment, focusing on discrepancies between his declared assets and income. Chequeado reported that Adorni’s 2025 financial disclosure, which rectified prior years, revealed a 400% real-term increase in his wealth since joining public service in 2023. This surge was attributed to unreported cryptocurrency investments, a claim the fiscal has since requested further scrutiny of digital asset platforms.
Additional Allegations and Asset Scrutiny
The investigation also includes allegations of unexplained expenditures, such as a 2024 purchase of a property in the Indio Cuá Golf Club, registered under Adorni’s wife, Bettina Angeletti, and renovations to a Buenos Aires apartment. Chequeado noted that these assets were not disclosed in prior financial declarations. Additionally, Adorni’s travel records, including a private jet trip to Uruguay, have drawn scrutiny.
Political and Legal Implications
The investigation, initiated by national deputy Marcela Pagano, underscores tensions within the administration. The fiscal’s orders to examine cryptocurrency platforms suggest the probe is intensifying.