{"id":8175,"date":"2026-04-07T11:45:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T11:45:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptonews.uk.com\/?p=8175"},"modified":"2026-04-07T11:45:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T11:45:49","slug":"javier-milei-linked-to-libra-token-calls-as-investigation-deepens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptonews.uk.com\/?p=8175","title":{"rendered":"Javier Milei Linked to LIBRA Token Calls as Investigation Deepens"},"content":{"rendered":"

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  • Investigators uncovered repeated contact between Javier Milei and a LIBRA-linked figure around the token\u2019s promotion.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • The token\u2019s rapid rise and collapse wiped out hundreds of millions, with a small number of wallets extracting large sums.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Authorities are examining potential financial links and Milei\u2019s involvement, despite his denial of wrongdoing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    Argentine President Javier Milei is facing intensified scrutiny after investigators identified multiple phone calls between him and a central figure behind the LIBRA token around the time of its promotion.\u00a0<\/p>\n

    According to a report by The New York Times, <\/em>phone records show seven calls with crypto lobbyist Mauricio Novelli on the same night Milei posted about the token on X in 2025. Authorities have not disclosed the content of these conversations, but the timing has drawn attention as part of an ongoing federal probe in which Milei is listed as a person of interest.<\/p>\n

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    The LIBRA token experienced a rapid surge in value shortly after Milei\u2019s public endorsement, briefly reaching a market capitalisation above US$4 billion (AU$5.8 billion) before collapsing by more than 90%.\u00a0<\/p>\n

    Blockchain data indicated that eight wallets associated with the project withdrew US$107 million (AU$155.15 million), contributing to significant investor losses. Estimates suggest total losses ranged between US$251 million and US$400 million (AU$363.95 million to AU$580 million), affecting over 114,000 wallets.<\/p>\n

    Related: Robert Kiyosaki Warns of Financial Crisis, Urges Shift to Bitcoin and Gold<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Payment Claims Examined<\/h2>\n

    Investigators have also examined alleged financial arrangements linked to the promotion, including a reported US$5 million (AU$7.25 million) agreement connected to Milei\u2019s endorsement. Documents and messages recovered from Novelli\u2019s devices reference potential payments, although there is no confirmation that funds were transferred.<\/p>\n

    Milei has denied any wrongdoing, stating his involvement was limited to highlighting a private initiative rather than formally backing it. Despite this, a congressional committee previously concluded he provided \u201cessential collaboration\u201d to the project and urged further evaluation of his actions.<\/p>\n

    Related: Former UK Chancellor Revisits Mini-Budget Fallout, Turns Focus to Bitcoin<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

    LIBRA,Payments#Javier #Milei #Linked #LIBRA #Token #Calls #Investigation #Deepens1775562349<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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