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Sebastián Biancardi Detained in Pinamar Over Alleged ARS 6 Million Fraud With Fake Transfer Receipts

Prosecutors call it repeated fraud pending forensic analysis of a seized phone.

Overview

  • UFID No. 5 in Pinamar, led by prosecutor Sergio García, ordered the arrest and a hotel raid tied to the case.
  • Complaints from a beach club, its parador, a restaurant, and Hotel San Remo cite unpaid charges totaling about ARS 6.35 million.
  • Investigators say an app generated counterfeit screenshots of virtual-wallet or bank transfer confirmations presented as payment.
  • Biancardi was arrested at the De Muru restaurant, and police seized his cellphone and related documentation for examination.
  • Authorities report the suspect has no bank accounts in his name and claimed unemployment, and his two children were placed with a relative after protective intervention.