In the last 48 hours, Argentine politics entered into a new judicial controversy that puts the national senator’s family environment at the center of the scene. Patricia Bullrich and, in particular, his son Francisco Langeri Bullrichwho was named as a defendant in a criminal complaint for alleged money laundering, tax evasion and illicit association linked to the management of a growing gastronomic empire.
The presentation was made before the Federal Justice by the lawyer Gregorio Dalbondefender of Cristina Kirchner and known for his participation in high-profile cases, and fell to the federal court in charge of Ariel Lijo. Dalbón formally accused Bullrich, his son and Fernando Goijman of forming an alleged business network designed to hide the origin of funds and facilitate the expansion of the coffee shop chain Toasted.
According to the complaint, Francisco Langeri—who appears to be linked to more than 70 bars and gastronomic establishments under brands like Tostado Franquicia SA and Tostado Branding SA— would lead a conglomerate that declares income higher than 63 million dollars annuallybut that, in the opinion of the complainant and the journalistic investigation that motivated the claim, would not have a clear financial background or verifiable initial capital to justify that growth. Part of the judicial argument highlights the existence of multiple fragmented companies and shared business addresses, some of them located on properties linked to Bullrich itself, which, according to Dalbón, complicates fiscal traceability and accounting transparency.
The core of the accusation is not limited to simple corporate titling. The lawyer linked to Cristina Kirchner asked for concrete measures: raids, review of accounting and tax documentation, and requirements before the Financial Information Unit (UIF)the General Inspection of Justice (IGJ) and the Customs Collection and Control Agency (ARCA) to verify the origin and destination of the funds that allowed the rapid expansion of the chain. Langeri Bullrich, whose business profile has been consolidated in recent years, went from a previous technical role to being the visible head of a business with dozens of stores in shopping malls, airports and areas of high commercial traffic.
The only son of the former Minister of Security and Marcelo Langeri He was born in 1983 and during his early years he was registered with a false namea decision that was linked to the political and social context of the time. As Patricia Bullrich revealed in an interview, both she and her partner had been exiled from the country since 1977, so six years later they registered it, under its current name. Unlike her mother, who has a public career marked by the political agenda, Langeri Bullrich chose to keep a low profile.
The complaint is presented in a context of political tension. Days before, Patricia Bullrich had reported to the Conmebol Ethics Court to leaders of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) for alleged irregularities, which led to a strong public response from figures such as Chiqui Tapia and the treasurer Pablo Tovigginowho when responding ironically about the activities of Toasted. So far, the case is in the hands of federal jurisdiction and it must be decided whether the court will formally open the investigation, a process that could involve subpoenas, measures of evidence and investigation if it is considered that there are sufficient elements to move forward.
The Bullrich family has not issued formal statements about the complaint beyond the senator’s public responses on social networks, which has focused on her own judicial presentations against the AFA. This case marks another chapter in this year’s scandals and raises questions about transparency in the business management of public figures and their family environments.
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