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Justice Orders Phone Forensics as Videos of Dollars Linked to Jesica Cirio Fuel Public Debate

A state technical unit will analyze the footage to establish where it was recorded and whether it was altered, a finding that could shape legal and reputational outcomes.

Overview

  • Videos showing bundles of dollars tied to Jesica Cirio circulated publicly and prompted judicial steps after media attention intensified.
  • Authorities carried out a search of the home once occupied by Elías Piccirillo and scheduled a forensic examination of Cirio’s phone to locate the files in question.
  • The Dirección General de Investigaciones y Apoyo Tecnológico (DATIP) will perform a technical analysis of the recording to determine origin, timestamps, and signs of digital manipulation.
  • Cirio says she was not responsible, alleging third‑party access to her files and digital tampering, while her lawyer argues the cash could be legally owned and supported by tax records.
  • Television commentators including Susana Roccasalvo and Mirtha Legrand have framed the story in personal and moral terms, increasing public scrutiny as investigators await DATIP’s findings.