Maluma y Ricky Martin involucrados en fraude de 500 mil dlls por pulsera solidaria

Marcelo Pellegrí, the ex-husband of actress Grecia Colmenares, orchestrated a fraud scheme by leveraging his real connections to Ricky Martin and Maluma. He used their images on 'solidarity bracelets' to convince Nora Crixher to invest over $500,000 in a supposed charity for human trafficking victims. The presence of these high-profile artists' images provided a false sense of legitimacy, making Crixher believe her investment was secure and impactful.

The host and lawyer Ignacio Trimarco confirm that Ricky Martin and Maluma's images were indeed used on the bracelets. Maluma's father and manager, Walter Kolm, testified in court, detailing Pellegrí's real relationships with the artists and the sale of the bracelets, including how Maluma's father repurchased leftover bracelets for premium concert experiences. (08:08, 09:17, 14:15)

Pellegrí systematically targeted Nora Crixher's emotional vulnerability, building trust over years through social media. He approached her after a tragic accident where she lost family and inherited money, posing as a supportive, well-connected businessman. This 'ardid' (deception) involved feigning concern, offering legal help, and presenting himself as a person of integrity involved in charity, making it difficult for Crixher to realize she was being defrauded.

Nora Crixher recounts how Pellegrí contacted her via Facebook, offering condolences and support, posting photos with UNICEF and celebrities, and eventually convincing her to invest her inheritance. The lawyer, Ignacio Trimarco, defines this as 'ardid' – strategies to obtain the victim's will through deception, especially targeting vulnerable individuals. (13:34, 16:58)

After years of struggle, the fraud case against Marcelo Pellegrí and his associates is making significant progress in Argentina. The case against Pellegrí's lawyer, Sergio Raposeiras, has been elevated to oral trial, and there are plans to investigate Pellegrí's son, Gian Franco. Marcelo Pellegrí himself is currently in Spain and is the subject of eight international arrest warrants, with the legal team preparing to request his extradition to Argentina.

Ignacio Trimarco states the cause is 'very advanced' and has been elevated to oral trial for Sergio Raposeiras. He also confirms eight international requests for interrogation (exhortos) issued by Argentina's Foreign Ministry to the Spanish Embassy for Marcelo Pellegrí, and announces an exclusive plan to request Pellegrí's extradition. (10:24, 11:01, 12:18)

Despite the severity of the fraud and the involvement of high-profile names, Nora Crixher faced significant challenges in gaining media attention for her case. Notes were repeatedly 'taken down' from various television programs, and Pellegrí allegedly paid money to suppress information online and silence Crixher. The host highlights the difficulty for victims to find a voice when powerful individuals attempt to control the narrative.

Nora Crixher thanks Javier Ceriani for being the 'only one' who dared to give her a voice when other media outlets (Ventaneando, Suelta la Sopa) 'took down' her stories. She also mentions an audio recording where Pellegrí admits to paying to 'erase her from the internet' and silence her. (25:59, 26:21)