Head of Uruguayan president’s personal security implicated in falsified documents scheme for Russians
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This week, the head of personal security for Uruguay President Luis Lacalle Pou, Alejandro Astesiano, was arrested on charges of allegedly taking part in a criminal ring that falsified documents in order to help Russians get Uruguayan passports. The ring created fake birth certificates to claim that Russian citizens had Uruguayan parents, providing documentation to hundreds of Russians seeking to exit the country at a rate of US$ 10,000 per passport. Astesiano was allegedly a member of the group since at least August 2021, with investigators finding 77 pages of chats and audios revealing his participation. He additionally reportedly met with other group members in the presidential office on multiple occasions to discuss business. President Lacalle Pou has denied any knowledge of the criminal ring or Astesiano’s participation and has promised that the investigation will remain independent. (
Head of Uruguayan president’s personal security implicated in falsified documents scheme for Russians
Head of Uruguayan president’s personal…
Head of Uruguayan president’s personal security implicated in falsified documents scheme for Russians
This week, the head of personal security for Uruguay President Luis Lacalle Pou, Alejandro Astesiano, was arrested on charges of allegedly taking part in a criminal ring that falsified documents in order to help Russians get Uruguayan passports. The ring created fake birth certificates to claim that Russian citizens had Uruguayan parents, providing documentation to hundreds of Russians seeking to exit the country at a rate of US$ 10,000 per passport. Astesiano was allegedly a member of the group since at least August 2021, with investigators finding 77 pages of chats and audios revealing his participation. He additionally reportedly met with other group members in the presidential office on multiple occasions to discuss business. President Lacalle Pou has denied any knowledge of the criminal ring or Astesiano’s participation and has promised that the investigation will remain independent. (