Juan Félix Marteau was one of the main sources of information from the U.S. Ambassador Vilma Martinez for the drafting of the 1257 cable on money laundering in Argentina, sent to the Department of State on 1 December 2009. The attorney specializing in financial crimes and money laundering also advised the deputy Elisa Carrio and is one of the lawyers of Grupo Clarín in a case brought after the withdrawal of Hernan Arbizu, former head of U.S. investment bank JP Morgan, who issued a megamaniobra Ernestina Herrera de Noble, Hector Magnetto, Jose Aranda and Lucio Pagliaro , whereby foreign companies created for fraudulent financial transactions and tax evasion. "One of the leading specialists in the field in Argentina," as defined in the draft law against laundering of the profits made by the legislator of the Civic Coalition with Horacio Piemonte, defends the nation's largest multimedia in an investigation by the More money 300 million dollars.
Marteau The name is known in official corridors. He represented Argentina at the Financial Action Task Force or Task Force (FATF, an intergovernmental organization created in 1989 by the G-7), whose purpose is to develop and promote policies to combat money laundering, since the 11-S gained prominence in the fight against terrorist financing, as was former Justice Minister and current representative Kirchner's Peronist Alberto Iribarne Federal. The diplomatic office released Nov. 30 by the WikiLeaks website mentions that Marteau "hinted that he lost his work in retaliation for having too close to the casino business where it is said, are important kirchneristas interests. " Apparently, the ambassador heard only one version of history.
The current owner of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU, an agency under the Ministry of Justice), José Sbatella Argentino told Time that "the criticisms would be valid if it had never been in charge of the coordination group for two or three years. " The economist, who for years played for the Phoenix Plan proposal, adding that "if the Argentine system has no penalties, which were command shall not have the moral authority to talk about the technical system and who are now working. "
Close the circle. Marteau is part of a select group of technicians, a lobbying force, ensures a good quality of life. The circuit looks simple: build links with international bodies and then sought a position in these organisms, or internal financing scheme through consultancies or private audits. Marteau tried and failed. Article 41 of the bill submitted on Aug. 5 with much fanfare by the Civic Coalition provides that "prevention policies established by obligated parties will be subject to annual review by an independent external expert who meets academic qualifications and proven experience in this area. " It should pay particular attention to this point, as the "independent expert" could be Marteau & Associates consulting firm, specializing in money laundering. Put another way: Carrie and company presented a bill to prevent the laundering of criminal assets and the financing of terrorism, which would open a very profitable business opportunity for Marteau. With his resume, would have the opportunity to offer their services. A well-paying a fee.
Knowing cloth. A little over three months, Juan Félix Marteau was presented at the offices of the FIU as an agent of Clarín and asked to review all records that the agency is carrying out against the group monopoly. The response from officials was that this procedure did not correspond and that until the documents be referred to justice would not have access to them.
The newspaper owned by Ernestina Herrera de Noble was accustomed to receiving first-hand information of the FIU. Lawyers for the group appeared in court for two cases that were pending in the body chaired by Sbatella and were not yet public. For its part, the FIU charged to employers that did not contain her anxiety and left evidence of your contacts. The outcome of the legal dispute was a tie for both sides of the investigations was filed, the other not.
The answer to the question of how Clarín found out before justice on money laundering investigations can be found on the website of the consulting firm founded by Marteau. Among the staff of the firm, the lawyer figure Plee Celeste, who is the daughter of Raúl Plee, head of the Prosecution Unit of Criminal Investigation for Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing. The prosecutor also among the sources of cable signed by Ambassador Vilma Martinez, and is responsible monitoring by the state court cases on money laundering from illegal businesses. Plee parent has access to investigations against Grupo Clarin. A good listener, few words.
Report: Carlos Romero.
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