29/06/2026 21:25 - Judiciales
In a significant development within the Argentine federal justice system, a high-ranking official has admitted to facilitating purchases for her superior. Laura Schiuma, the Director of Presidential Activities within the Spokesperson's Office, testified before the Federal Prosecutor's Office No. 11, located in the Comodoro Py courthouses (the central hub for federal cases in Buenos Aires).
According to judicial sources cited by Infobae, Schiuma confirmed that she lent her personal credit card to Manuel Adorni, the former government spokesperson and recently appointed Chief of Cabinet. The transaction in question was the purchase of a sophisticated Samsung Odyssey Oled G8 gamer monitor, valued at approximately $2,185,000 Argentine pesos. Schiuma stated that she received the money in cash from Adorni to cover the cost, a method often scrutinized for its lack of transparency.
The investigation, led by Federal Prosecutor Gerardo Pollicita, has uncovered a recurring modus operandi. Adorni allegedly linked other people's credit cards to his Mercado Pago account (a popular digital wallet in Argentina), allowing him to make high-ticket purchases without directly using his own financial instruments.
The scrutiny extends beyond the monitor. Investigators found that Luis Enrique Aluju, Coordinator of Government Information and a colleague within the same agency, saw his credit cards used for the purchase of two Epson Home Cinema 2350 4K Pro-UHD projectors, totaling $1,831,795 pesos.
| Item Purchased | Amount (ARS) | Date | Card Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Odyssey Monitor | $2,185,000 | 19/08/2025 | Laura Schiuma |
| Epson Projectors (x2) | $1,831,795 | 13/08/2025 | Luis Aluju |
| Luxury Linens (Rosen) | $8,183,303 | 02/06/2025 | Gisela Kocsis |
These items were not for the government offices but were destined for Adorni's residence in Indio Cuá, an exclusive gated community (country club) located in Exaltación de la Cruz, Buenos Aires province.
The case takes a deeper turn with the involvement of contractor Matías Tabar, who is accused of remodeling Adorni's home for a staggering 245,000 US dollars (approx. $245,000 USD). On Tabar's phone, investigators found an invoice for $8,183,303 pesos spent on bed linens and home textiles at Rosen The Store, a luxury retailer. This purchase was traced back to the credit card of Gisela Kocsis, Adorni's private secretary.
For context, while these purchases were made in mid-2025, Adorni's official monthly salary as government spokesperson was roughly $3,500,000 pesos, a figure that makes these expenditures—totaling millions of pesos in cash or credit—disproportionate without external income or assets.
The DAFI (Directorate General of Financial Advisory in Investigations) is preparing a comprehensive accounting report. This report will analyze the financial discrepancy between Adorni's declared assets and his lifestyle. Should inconsistencies be confirmed, Prosecutor Pollicita may ask Judge Ariel Lijo to demand a justification of assets (exhibición de patrimonio).
If Adorni cannot legally justify the origin of the funds used for these renovations and purchases, he could face indictment. Further evidence is expected from Lemon and Binance (cryptocurrency wallets), as well as the administration of the Indio Cuá country club.
Source: Infobae
Alfredo S. Quiroga
