18/06/2026 12:10 - Politica
Ilustración de un juzgado federal con documentos legales y símbolos de justicia en tonos sobrios
Federal prosecutor Guillermo Marijuan formally requested on June 18, 2026, to question Francisco Jorge Adorni, a provincial lawmaker from Buenos Aires and brother of the presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni. The case, overseen by Federal Court No. 6 under Judge Daniel Rafecas, investigates potential illicit enrichment and malicious omissions in Adorni's sworn asset declarations.
Context for International Readers: In Argentina, a "declaración jurada" (sworn declaration) is a mandatory annual financial statement for public officials to declare their assets, income, and debts. The Oficina Anticorrupción (Anticorruption Office) is the government body responsible for receiving and auditing these declarations to prevent illicit enrichment. The investigation focuses on whether Adorni intentionally hid or falsified information in these official documents during his public service.
The prosecutor's office noted that Adorni previously worked at the Provincial Council of the Magistracy (Consejo de la Magistratura)—an institution involved in judicial oversight. He worked in a department directly linked to asset declarations, which the prosecutor argues means he could not have been unaware of the correct procedures for filing them.
The accusation states that the official omitted and falsified relevant data, hiding cash sums and bank accounts and misrepresenting amounts he was legally required to declare truthfully.
The legal accusation is framed under Article 268 (3) of the Argentine Penal Code. This statute specifically sanctions public officials who present false sworn declarations or omit assets, aiming to ensure transparency in public office.
The period under investigation spans from 2023 to 2026, covering his management roles in the Ministry of Defense and the Financial Aid Institute (Instituto de Ayuda Financiera).
The investigation documented a striking growth in assets, accompanied by multiple corrections submitted after the investigation began:
| Period | Declared Assets | Declared Debts |
|---|---|---|
| Early 2024 | $43,790,000 ARS | $130,000,000 ARS |
| Late 2024 | $71,000,000 ARS | $60,000,000 ARS |
| January 2026 | $80,500,000 ARS | - |
The file registers an increase in declared assets of over $27 million Argentine pesos and a debt reduction of $70 million Argentine pesos in just one year.
The prosecutor identified more than ten corrections presented at different times, all subsequent to the start of the patrimonial audit:
The request for questioning will allow Francisco Adorni to present his explanations and defenses before the judge. In this legal instance, the accused is officially notified of the evidence and suspicions against him.
Sources: Infobae, Federal Court No. 6.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
