New Player Card Set Features More Baez Cronies

New Player Card Set Features More Baez Cronies

November 20, 2014 Today, Fact Check Argentina released a new set of Money Trail Player Cards. This week's set of cards, which include actual photocopies and links to bank transactions, court documents and indictments, features:

- Juan Pedro Damiani, Uruguayan lawyer who set up Báez entities in Nevada - Federico Elaskar, founder of SGI Argentina and alleged Báez money launderer - Helvetic Services Group, Swiss company that has fronted for Báez's money operations - Nestor Marcelo Ramos, owner of Helvetic Services and accused Báez money launderer

Our research team has uncovered some new facts about Baez – that he has actually threatened some of his "players".  Take Federico Elaskar, for instance, who said in an interview with investigative reporter Jorge Lanata that Báez forced him out of his own company—SGI Argentina—in 2012, threatening him with bodily harm if he did not comply. Elaskar also told Lanata that he used his firm, SGI Argentina, to launder at least 50 million euros on behalf of Lázaro Báez in 2011, even detailing the creation of an elaborate offshore financial structure to aid the operation.

Elaskar started working for Báez through a connection withLeonardo Fariña and other kirchnerista businessmen and real estate tycoons. As our loyal readers know, the Baez network is extensive, and there's always more to discover!  Check out our most recent set of Player Cards to find out more. Have any details we are missing? Think there is another part of the story? Make sure to submit your ideas and information to our tip line—we value our readers' opinions and frequently use tip line information for new updates.  Stay tuned for more player cards coming your way soon!

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