Critical Evidence Emerges in High-Profile Case
On March 15, Argentine investigative outlet El Destape revealed a previously undisclosed document extracted from the phone of intermediary Mauricio Novelli. Forensic analysts confirmed its authenticity, linking it to a structured financial arrangement totaling $5 million—coinciding precisely with the launch of a controversial digital token and actions taken by President Milei.
Payment Tied to Public Actions
The document outlines a three-phase disbursement plan, each contingent on specific political moves:
- The first $1.5 million was to be paid immediately upon agreement;
- Another $1.5 million hinged on Milei publicly naming Hayden Davis as an advisor via social media;
- The final $2 million required a face-to-face contract signing with his sister Karina, framed around blockchain and AI governance initiatives.
Notably, the file was created on February 11, 2025—exactly three days before the tweet and token release—suggesting premeditated coordination.
Synchronized Communications Raise Red Flags
Call records show Milei exchanged encrypted messages with Novelli minutes before and after the tweet. Karina also maintained repeated contact. Later that night, as the token’s value collapsed, advisor Santiago Caputo joined an extended conference call, indicating real-time crisis management among key figures.
Prosecutors have now taken custody of the file as central evidence in an expanding probe into potential abuse of office and financial manipulation. Public scrutiny intensifies over ties between political influence and emerging tech ventures.