Sofía Clérici’s Testimony in "Yategate" Investigation
Sofía Clérici made her first statement in the "Yategate" case, which investigates potential illicit enrichment involving Axel Kicillof’s former Chief of Staff, Martín Insaurralde, and his ex-partner, television host Jésica Cirio.
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The model, who had traveled to Marbella with Insaurralde causing a major scandal just weeks before the 2023 PASO elections, sought exoneration in her written declaration submitted on May 29th. She claimed her profession as a "travel companion" and accused detractors of objectifying her as a woman.
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What Sofía Clerici Stated in Her Declaration
Clérici began her statement by justifying her request for exoneration and linking it to her profession. She asserted that her involvement in the Marbella trip with the former mayor of Lomas de Zamora did not constitute any illegal activity.
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"Due to my public recognition and exposure over the last 15 years, my presence is highly sought after for various events, including extended international trips," Clérici explained, according to journalist Rodrigo Alegre from TN. She emphasized that her role as a "model and travel companion" during the vacation with Insaurralde in Marbella posed no legal issues.
Clérici also referenced the legal framework regarding prostitution, attributed to the International Labour Organization (ILO), to justify the gifts and payments from the former local chief. Although she clarified that her job as a travel companion "is not related to prostitution," she highlighted a "lack of clarity in the tax framework."
"I often receive substantial fees and, at other times, expensive gifts like jewelry, clothing, or accessories," Clérici remarked about the luxury items she showcases on her social media. In this context, she cited the ILO to justify the US$600,000 confiscated by the authorities during a raid while she is registered as a small taxpayer with the AFIP. "The raid on my residence does not inherently reveal any criminal activity," she maintained.
She also criticized the judicial actions during the raids: "I was subjected to prejudice and humiliation. Objects related to my intimacy and privacy were published. The intention was clear: to demonize and objectify me as a woman," she argued, demanding the return of the seized items by the authorities.
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