Andres Iniesta is being investigated for ‘aggravated fraud’ of more than $600,000 against a Peruvian businessman in several events

andres iniesta involved in the investigation of malicious fraud In Peru.

The country’s public prosecutor’s office has begun proceedings against a former football player for his alleged involvement in a fraud case that may have harmed several local businessmen. Losses over $600,000.

Complaints filed by the company Gucho Entertainment SAC and other investors say Iniesta’s name and image would have been used as collateral.

The purpose was to raise funds for the organization. sports and music events In Peru your company promotes Never Say Never (NSN) and its subsidiaries NSN South America.

However, most of those programs they never came to fruitionand funds not returned.

failed extension

in April 2023Iniesta authorized the creation. NSN South America next to paul valderrama rubio and carlos gomez painter.

This new subsidiary was established as NSN Barcelona’s South American extension and aims to bring entertainment projects to different countries in the region.

Our expansion strategy has gotten off to a good start. Iniesta himself took part in promoting the project.

”We are very excited to be joining a country like Peru And we want continents like South America to continue to grow and spread our values ​​around the world,” he said during a visit to Lima.

However, according to the investigation, it was all part of a suspected operation. Unauthorized acquisition of investments.

The Ministry of Public Affairs points out that Iniesta used his reputation and connections to persuade local businessmen to finance several shows that were announced but never materialized.

unfulfilled promises

Events promoted by NSN Sudamerica include:

– Upau Parfest.
– Friendly match between Cienciano (Peru) and Nacional de Quito (Ecuador).
– K-POP music festival.
– Legendary match between teams from Peru and Spain.

Of these, only the Upa Upa Fest was held, but it had devastating economic consequences. This loss led to the cancellation of the remaining events and the collapse of the project.

in June 2024NSN South America was declared. bankruptcy Then, I entered the process of settlementaccording to a tax authority report.

“The prestige of Andres Iniesta was used to raise capital under the deception that an approved event would be held in coordination between NSN Barcelona and NSN Sudamerica, which never materialized,” reads an official document from the Ministry of Public Affairs.

Plaintiffs allege that: They were never explained how the money would be spent. The invested funds were also not returned.

Ivan Petrozzi claim to have contributed $35,000 To hold a friendly match between barcelona sc and sporting crystal in miami.

Other investors like it too Juan Manuel Vargas Alba and Jorge Alberto Yañez Giles they also injected $15,000 and $14,850respectively, and no response or result is obtained for the same event.

The Peruvian Ministry of Public Affairs points out that: NSN South America was in charge of executive production, but was never held responsible. It also did not issue a report on budget execution.

Research points out that: Systemic lack of transparency This is from the person responsible for the project, pointing directly to Iniesta’s parent company as part of the plan.

Andres Iniesta announced his retirement from active duty in 2016. October 2024After finishing his activities with clubs such as , he has been keeping a low profile for the past few months. vissel kobe and emirates club.

today, No one involved has issued a statement. About the incident.

The investigation is ongoing and could lead to criminal proceedings. Former player’s international reputationas well as his position as a businessman in the fields of sports and culture.