Crypto Libra Scandal: New Evidence Exposes Payments From Lobbyist To President Milei
New forensic evidence and leaked court documents reveal that Mauricio Novelli, a lobbyist for the cryptocurrency Libra (LIBRA), made thousands of dollars in payments to Argentine President Javier Milei and his inner circle since 2021. The payments, initially around $2,000 monthly during Milei's time as a congressman, increased to $4,000 routed through his sister after he became president. Prosecutors found that Novelli financed these transactions by selling cryptocurrencies like USDT for cash. Additional documents suggest a coordinated effort to leverage Milei’s influence to promote Libra, including a proposed $5 million package for his endorsement. Milei’s public promotion of the token in February 2025 led to a 1,300% price surge followed by a crash, causing significant investor losses and triggering legal and congressional investigations. Opposition lawmakers are now accusing Milei of being a "necessary participant" in a premeditated crypto scam, though the presidency maintains he acted in "good faith."
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