The serious corruption incident shook the Tucuman police force and led to the immediate dismissal of two members of the police leadership. The head of the Northern Regional Unit, Secretary Gustavo Beltrán and Deputy Commissioner Sergio Juárez, were dismissed after prisoners and police personnel were found to be carrying out masonry work in private homes. Located in the area of El Cadilal Dam.
The investigation began with an anonymous complaint received by the state’s security minister, Eugenio Aguero Gamboa. According to this information, Beltran appears to have used military personnel and deprived people to advance his personal business at the villa. Given the seriousness of the incident, officials reported the situation to Governor Osvaldo Jard, who ordered an investigation.
Officials from the Complex Crimes Prosecutor’s Office arrived at the scene and confirmed the presence of the two detainees. and police officers working from home. Government notaries created notary laws to record what happened. “As a result of investigative measures, an arrest was made.” Two people whose freedom was taken away and two police officersInclude your official mobile phone,” Aguero Gamboa said.
The discovery sparked a scandal that affected the police force. The head of the unit, Joaquín Zirbau, issued a denial and announced an internal audit. “We cannot tolerate any situation that harms our organization. “We will cooperate with law enforcement authorities and conduct a thorough investigation.”
While the judicial action was pending, a decree was drafted in the Government House ordering the removal of Mr. Beltrán and Mr. Juárez. The decision was signed by Yardo and Aguero Gamboa. This sanction did not mean availability or withdrawal, but rather a definitive separation.which prevents both from retiring in the short term. “Acts that are inconsistent with the functions of the police…Those that have a serious impact on society’s trust in the police“The analysis of the evidence presented reveals the gravity of the facts and the disciplinary responsibility of the personnel,” the Ministry of Security Decree No. 3407 states, adding that “the analysis of the evidence presented reveals the gravity of the facts and the disciplinary responsibility of the personnel.”
In parallel, prosecutor Mariana Rivadeneira ordered Mr. Beltrán’s arrest. The chief was summoned to the human resources department, where he remained for several hours until his arrest was ordered.. Juarez was also arrested, but under different circumstances. He spontaneously appeared and handed me his phone.. He could be accused of failing to report misconduct committed by his superiors.
The investigation revealed aggravating evidence. According to judicial officials, At least four detainees would have regularly worked at Beltran’s home.but the frequency was not precisely determined. Prisoners of war were transported in official vehicles, and in some cases the police officers transporting them also carried out duties at construction sites, even though they were supposed to be performing their duties on the streets or in administrative offices.
The men used were convicted in various sexual abuse cases and remained incarcerated in the dungeons of the Northern Regional Unit.This is despite the Supreme Court’s agreement requiring all prisoners to be admitted to state prisons such as Villa Urquiza and Benjamin Paz prisons. The fraud is compounded by the fact that prisoners can only leave their place of detention with the permission of the executive judge, and each action must be recorded in the department’s books. In this case nothing of the sort happened.
“So-called proper obedience does not apply in cases like this. No one in the force can remain silent when witnessing such misconduct.” Police officials told the newspaper gazette. Responsibilities extend to barracks managers, guards, department heads, and zone heads. “This is a very serious crime and the police will have to respond criminally. We will carry out a purge of the force. Those who committed the crime will leave the police force,” Zirbau said.
The inmates involved were transferred to Benjamin Pass Prison.
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