Son of Former Governor ⁣Fired from Neuquén Government ⁢Amidst Fraud Allegations

Neuquén, Argentina – Nicolás Evaristo Salvatori, son of former Neuquén Governor Pedro Salvatori, ⁢has been terminated from his position at the Ministry of Energy⁤ and Natural Resources following an internal audit and criminal complaint alleging fraudulent activity⁣ according to reports from Río Negro.The dismissal comes after the State Prosecutor’s Office filed a criminal complaint accusing Salvatori of receiving a ⁢salary for a prolonged period without performing ⁤any actual work.

Details of the Allegations

The accusations⁤ center around Salvatori allegedly collecting a⁤ salary from ⁣July 2020 to June⁢ 2024 without fulfilling his job⁤ responsibilities. Investigations revealed that while salvatori consistently clocked ‍in,⁢ he would⁤ immediately leave the premises, failing⁢ to complete his assigned tasks or work ⁣hours. This behavior was confirmed through ‍personnel control ⁣devices and security camera footage.

According to the investigation, five video‍ recordings‍ from May 26th, 27th, 28th, and June 2nd and 4th, 2025, show Salvatori entering the building and leaving⁤ shortly after. Moreover, official reports indicate a complete lack of ⁢valid attendance records or documented work completed between June 10th, 2020, and September 11th, 2025.

Fiscal Impact and Administrative Faults

The government of Neuquén asserts that unjustified absences of⁤ public employees represent a significant fiscal detriment, directly impacting⁢ state finances. The actions are considered a violation of regulations governing the ‍duties of public officials.

An audit, as reported by Diario Río Negro, also uncovered multiple administrative‍ irregularities, including a complete absence of task records, a⁢ lack of access to the mandatory digital GDE system, failure to complete ⁢required ⁢training, a lack‍ of justified leave requests,⁤ and missing legally required sworn statements.

State⁣ Prosecutor Raúl Miguel gaitán ⁤filed the criminal complaint, estimating⁤ that ⁣the alleged scheme⁤ caused ⁣economic damage to the provincial treasury over nearly four years.

Background of the Salvatori⁢ Family

The Salvatori family ⁢holds a prominent position in Neuquén’s political history.Pedro Salvatori served as the governor⁣ of Neuquén from 1987 to 1991 and‍ held various ‍key positions in the energy and productive sectors during subsequent provincial administrations.

Published: 2026/02/15 03:02:26