# Hospital Italiano Propofol Robbery Case Reopened

> Criminal court in Argentina orders renewed investigation into alleged propofol theft at Hospital Italiano after dismissing trial move.
- Title: Hospital Italiano Propofol Robbery Case Reopened · Clarín
- Summary: Criminal court in Argentina orders renewed investigation into alleged propofol theft at Hospital Italiano after dismissing trial move. Argentina's Court of…
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- Source: Clarín — https://clarin.com/policiales/robo-propofol-hospital-italiano-anulan-elevacion-juicio-ordenan-seguir-investigacion_0_taTIWaIRfS.html
- Author: Redacción Clarín
- Published: 2026-11-05T02:27:46+00:00
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- Topics: hospital italo, propofol, medical theft, criminal court, argentina, medical investigation, anesthesia, criminal case, news
## Court Dismisses Trial Move
Argentina's National Criminal Court overturned the decision to elevate the case against two doctors to trial.
## Investigation Closely Monitored
The court found the initial investigation lacked sufficient evidence to conclude the case before the trial began.
## Propofol Theft Case Details
The case involves alleged theft of propofol and medical supplies from Hospital Italiano for personal use after an anesthetist's death.
## Doctors Processed for Fraud
Hernán Roberto Boveri, an anesthesiology resident, was charged with fraud for allegedly diverting propofol, while Delfina "Fini" Lanusse, a third-year resident, was charged as a secondary participant.
## Court Ordered Further Investigation
The court ordered the case to be reopened with additional evidence, including phone records and medical procedures from January 2025 to February 2026.
## Case Continues After Court Decision
The case remains active with further investigation required to determine if the doctors diverted propofol for personal use.
## Key takeaway

Argentina's Court of Appeals has halted the trial of two doctors for alleged propofol theft at Hospital Italiano, ordering further investigation into the case.