Italian millionaire Matteo Quintavalle went to prison yesterday to serve six months of preventive detention while state prosecutors investigate allegations of fraud, conspiracy, illegal financial intermediation and money laundering against him and six others.
The businessman and his romantic partner Marvin Hernández appeared in court Monday and were both given preventive measures. A judge ordered Hernández to sign in at the court every 15 days and not leave the country, according to prosecutor Alfredo Araya.
Police couldn't find Quintavalle when they raided his home and other properties last week, and an international arrest warrant was issued for the millionaire, who has been accused by 17 U.S. investors of cheating them with unauthorized deposit slips for a nonexistent bank (TT, July 13).
Araya said five of Quintavalle's other partners are being investigated in the case and will be called to appear in court in coming days. |
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