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Police Seek Owner of Mendoza Event Firm Accused of Defrauding Graduations and Weddings

Prosecutors consolidate fraud complaints to advance the investigation.

Overview

  • At least four formal complaints against Mauricio Morales and Ok Eventos are being unified by the Economic Crimes Prosecutor’s Office, which is urging victims to file through official MPF channels and preserve chats, screenshots and receipts.
  • Police checked a reported address in Guaymallén after victims gathered there and did not find Morales, while the homeowner said rent was unpaid and the property had been used as a storage site.
  • Reports describe dozens of affected clients, including students from six schools left without graduation dinners, a 15th-birthday party that allegedly cost ARS 10 million and never happened, and events with minimal food for hundreds of guests.
  • Venue operators Quinta Bancaria and Casa Balear said they have no link to the company’s contracts and will provide their halls at no charge to affected bookings that can show proof of arrangements.
  • Coverage details a pattern of social-media promotions at attractive prices, some early events completed as a lure, last-minute no-shows with an old car-accident photo sent as an excuse, and in some cases invoicing under Iris S.R.L. with activity also reported in San Juan.