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Jujuy Prisoners Charged for Impersonating Supreme Court Judge
Four Jujuy prisoners accused of impersonating Supreme Court Justice Horacio Rosatti to extort money and steal data.
In brief
Four Jujuy prisoners accused of impersonating Supreme Court Justice Horacio Rosatti to extort money and steal data. Four Jujuy prisoners face trial for using fake Supreme Court Justice Horacio Rosatti identity to extort victims and steal detainee information. Originally reported by Infobae.
Federal Prosecutor Requests Trial
Federal prosecutor Franco Picardi requested that four Jujuy prisoners be tried for fraud and extortion using a fake Supreme Court Justice Horacio Rosatti identity.
Prisoners Impersonated Supreme Court Justice
The group used fake Supreme Court Justice Horacio Rosatti identity to contact police, prisons, and families to steal detainee information and demand money.
Prisoners' Fake Identity Details
The fake profiles used WhatsApp with photos of Rosatti, judicial buildings, and aliases like 'poderjudicial.mp' and 'poderjudicial.org.25'.
First Contact with Police
The first call to police occurred on November 25, 2:00 a.m. 2024, when a fake Rosatti claimed to be part of a human rights commission.
Prisoners Demanded Money
The prisoners demanded between $600,000 and $800,000 from families to secure release or judicial benefits.
First Fraud Case
A man was convinced he won a car and transferred $429,500 to a virtual wallet under the name of C.M.A.A.'s partner.
Second Fraud Case
A victim received messages claiming he won a satellite phone prize worth $9 million and three appliances valued at $1.8 million each.
Third Fraud Case
A man was told his grandchild had a seizure and demanded $400,000 for a supposed release, transferring $450,000 to a fake judicial account.
Searches Revealed Phones and Accounts
Police found hidden phones, SIM cards, and bank account details in prison cells on December 2 and 3, 2024.
Prisoners' Roles in Scheme
C.M.A.A. and R.A.R. handled calls and money, while S.A.L. and W.R.V. managed phones and SIM cards.
Fiscal Investigation
The investigation included phone records, intercepted communications, and financial records to build a case for trial.
Trial Proceeds
The trial will proceed with testimony from three women linked to the prisoners who used their accounts for money transfers.
Prisoners' Next Steps
The prisoners remain detained with prior convictions for robbery, attempted homicide, and homicide.
Here's the gist
Four Jujuy prisoners face trial for using fake Supreme Court Justice Horacio Rosatti identity to extort victims and steal detainee information.