Financier Migueles Admits Intermediation in SIRA Case, Denies Paying Bribes

Argentine financier Martín Migueles appeared at the Comodoro Py courts to address allegations of bribery related to the SIRA import system during the Alberto Fernández administration. Following the release of incriminating chats and audios, Migueles submitted a fourteen-page document to federal prosecutor Franco Picardi. In his statement, he acknowledged acting as an intermediary but firmly denied paying bribes to public officials. Migueles characterized his actions as common commercial intermediation, comparable to earning commissions for connecting buyers and sellers. He claimed that any percentages discussed were fees charged by third parties to expedite procedures, not illegal payments. While admitting knowledge of individuals identified as 'Pato' and 'La Señora' within the alleged corruption network, he refused to disclose their identities. The investigation focuses on irregular dollar sales and bribe payments to unblock imports, involving figures such as Héctor 'Pipo' Caputto. Migueles, known publicly as Wanda Nara's partner, maintained that he had no direct contact with government officials and did not engage in unlawful activities, framing his role strictly as a facilitator rather than a participant in corruption.