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Arms, Dollars and Mystery: Police Raid Jésica Cirio's Properties in Buenos Aires

22/06/2026 15:16 - Actualidad

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Judicial Scandal: Raids at Jésica Cirio's Properties

Argentine model and former TV host Jésica Cirio finds herself at the center of a federal investigation after videos went viral showing her handling stacks of US dollars at the residence she shared with her ex-husband, former mayor of Lomas de Zamora Martín Insaurralde.

What Did Authorities Find in the Raids?

By order of Federal Judge Luis Armella, National Gendarmerie forces carried out simultaneous raids on June 21, 2026 at two properties linked to the model:

  • Palermo (Buenos Aires City): Jésica Cirio's home. Authorities seized USD 19,000 in cash, registered firearms in the name of Nicolás Trombino (her current partner), and 2 grams of a white powder sent to laboratories for analysis.
  • Banfield (Buenos Aires Province): Property where Elías Piccirillo (another of Cirio's ex-husbands) is under house arrest. Only a mobile phone was found.

Nicolás Trombino: Who is Jésica Cirio's Current Boyfriend?

The model's new partner is a 43-year-old businessman, owner of a wholesale supermarket chain and food supplier to the Argentine government. According to reports:

Known Details

  • He lives in Puerto Madero (Buenos Aires' most exclusive neighborhood)
  • Has a teenage son
  • Confirmed his relationship with Cirio in November 2025
  • Cirio announced her pregnancy in mid-April 2026

Relationship Context

Sources close to the couple indicated they met through mutual friends and three weeks ago traveled to Punta del Este (Uruguay's premier beach resort). They don't currently live together but are moving "step by step" following the pregnancy news.

Jésica Cirio's Financial Situation

Financial records reveal a complex asset situation for the model:

Concept Details
Current Debt $3,553,000 Argentine pesos with Banco Galicia S.A.
Peak Amount $5,365,000 (November 2025)
BCRA Status Category 1 "Normal" (Central Bank of Argentina)
Company Jesica S.A. (aesthetics and cosmetics)

Background of the Case

Viral videos from 2023 showed Cirio with dollars at the Fincas de San Vicente country club (a gated community in Buenos Aires Province). Elías Piccirillo was arrested for planting drugs on his former business partner Francisco Hauque. Martín Insaurralde is under investigation for 75 international trips, a trip to Marbella (Spain) costing €41,087 plus USD 8,189, and unexplained assets exceeding $8.6 million pesos.

Who Are These People? Context for International Readers

Jésica Cirio: A well-known Argentine model and television personality, famous for her work on entertainment shows and her high-profile relationships with powerful men in Argentine society.

Martín Insaurralde: Former mayor of Lomas de Zamora (one of Buenos Aires Province's largest municipalities) and former provincial legislator, currently under investigation for alleged corruption and illicit enrichment.

Lomas de Zamora: A major district in Buenos Aires Province, part of Greater Buenos Aires metropolitan area, with over 600,000 inhabitants.

Source: El Día

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