Argentinian judge drops fraud investigation into Milei over crypto scandal - Al Jazeera
An Argentinian federal judge has dismissed a fraud investigation into President Javier Milei regarding his promotion of a cryptocurrency token that subsequently crashed. The judge ruled that the president's actions did not constitute a criminal offense.
Why it matters
The case highlights the legal complexities surrounding political figures promoting speculative financial assets and the limits of liability for public officials in digital markets.
President Javier Milei’s role in cryptocurrency launch does not translate into a fraudulent scheme, judge says.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Argentinian President Javier Milei, wearing a medical plaster on his neck, talks to media after taking part in an economic forum in Madrid on October 21, 2026 [AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff and Reuters Published On 24 Oct 2026 24 Oct 2026 An Argentinian federal judge has dropped a criminal investigation into President Javier Milei and his sister Karina Milei over the collapse of a cryptocurrency he promoted online.
Judge Marcelo Martinez de Giorgi issued the decision on Friday, according to court records, ending an inquiry into Milei’s role in the launch of the $Libra token, which crashed after a brief rally.
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