Original article: Alcalde Vodanovic por prisión preventiva de Lavín: «Demuestra una vez más que nuestras acusaciones estaban lejos de ser inventos o una persecución política» Following the preventive detention order against former UDI deputy Joaquín Lavín León, Maipú Mayor Tomás Vodanovic stated that the judicial decision validates the municipality’s accusations in this case, where the ex-congressman faces allegations of tax fraud, influence peddling, and misuse of private commercial instruments. «The preventive detention ordered for former deputy Joaquín Lavín demonstrates once again that our accusations were far from being inventions or political persecution; rather, there were compelling elements suggesting serious crimes committed within public institutions,» said the mayor of Maipú. He added, «As a municipality, we will continue to cooperate with the investigative process, trusting in the institutions and the due process, while expecting exemplary sanctions if guilt is proven.
» The mayor finally reflected, stating, «Defending public institutions and democracy is everyone’s responsibility, and as a municipality, we will fulfill our role to the very end. Corruption must always be fought. » It is noteworthy that, according to the Prosecutor’s Office in this case, the former deputy allegedly engaged in a repeated and systematic scheme to divert funds for personal and electoral purposes, with the financial damage estimated at over $104 million.
This scheme, according to the Public Ministry, included the issuance of ideologically false invoices for campaign expenses, the creation of software allegedly financed with congressional funds, and alleged acts of corruption within the Municipality of Maipú, while his wife Cathy Barriga served as mayor. Read more on this topic: We will continue to provide updates.