BTN News: In an ongoing domestic violence case involving Fabiola Yañez and former President Alberto Fernández, the investigation has been mired by missing phones, deleted chats, and hacking suspicions. As part of the proceedings, key evidence—including phone records and messages—has become central to the case. However, both the defense and the prosecution are facing hurdles in accessing crucial information, with legal complications extending across national borders. This case, involving both domestic abuse allegations and a potential breach of court orders, has also seen intertwined claims of tampering with digital devices and attempts to erase pivotal conversations. Here’s a breakdown of the latest developments in the case.
Missing Phones and Deleted Conversations Cloud the Investigation
One of the most significant challenges in the case has been the missing or inaccessible phones of both Fabiola Yañez and Alberto Fernández. According to sources close to Yañez, she used several devices during her relationship with Fernández. One of the phones, currently located in Spain, reportedly contains key evidence. The extraction of information from this phone, however, has been delayed, with ongoing paperwork between Argentine and Spanish authorities stalling the process. The defense has called for the extraction to be done in Argentina, but their request was denied, fueling tensions in the case.
Adding to the complexity, Yañez and Fernández both claim that their older chats—particularly those prior to 2022—mysteriously disappeared. Fernández has gone on record stating that his chats with Yañez between 2022 and 2023 were deleted, though he doesn’t know why. Meanwhile, Yañez has raised concerns about attempted hacking through malware, phishing, and other cyber-attacks, potentially aimed at accessing or tampering with her phone.
Hacking Suspicions and Legal Battles over Access to Phones
The prosecution’s attempts to access the phones have faced multiple setbacks. In particular, Fernández’s phone remains in the custody of the courts at Comodoro Py. His defense provided chat records via a backup of his device, although the exact content and relevance of these conversations remain under scrutiny. The court order to seize Fernández’s phone stemmed from allegations that he contacted Yañez after a restraining order had been put in place, violating the judge’s instructions.
Curiously, Yañez herself filed a statement supporting Fernández, claiming that no calls or messages were made after the restraining order was issued, contradicting earlier claims. Despite this, the prosecution has requested access to the phone, which could provide evidence for both the domestic violence case and ongoing investigations into corruption and security issues.
The Search for Phones: Lost Devices and Controversial Claims
While Yañez’s primary phone from her time as First Lady remains in Spain, another phone reportedly went missing during a move from Madrid to Salamanca. According to initial claims, this phone was lost during the relocation, though Yañez’s legal team hinted that Fernández may be attempting to discredit potential evidence by suggesting the loss was staged. Despite these allegations, no physical evidence from this missing phone has been submitted to the court, leaving a significant gap in the investigation.
Additionally, a third phone, originally belonging to Fernández but later used by the couple’s son, was allegedly used by Yañez to discover compromising photos and videos of Fernández with other women. However, this phone, too, is absent from the case, with conflicting reports suggesting it either remains with Fernández or was damaged beyond retrieval.
Family Involvement and Testimony Complications
In an unexpected turn, Yañez’s mother and sister traveled from Madrid to Buenos Aires to testify in the case, raising hopes that they might bring crucial phone evidence with them. However, neither delivered the phone in question. Yañez’s mother, Miriam Verdugo, claimed she could not provide requested chats because her phone was damaged after falling into a bucket of water, rendering it unusable. She did, however, offer to supply the conversations if she managed to recover them, adding yet another layer of uncertainty to the ongoing investigation.
Staff Testimony: New Evidence on the Horizon?
The case continues to evolve with more witnesses expected to testify in the coming weeks. Among them are four women who worked at the Olivos residence, where Fernández and Yañez lived during his presidency. These testimonies could reveal critical insights into the couple’s domestic life and shed light on the events leading to the domestic violence allegations. Leaked chats and photos from these witnesses have already surfaced, intensifying the legal battle as both sides scramble to submit evidence.
Conclusion
The domestic violence case between Fabiola Yañez and Alberto Fernández has become a web of missing phones, deleted chats, and cross-border legal challenges. As both parties claim to be victims of hacking and interference, the investigation’s focus on retrieving digital evidence has never been more crucial. With the introduction of new testimony from family members and staff, and ongoing delays in accessing critical devices, the case’s outcome remains uncertain. The next steps will likely hinge on whether the courts can successfully extract and analyze the phones’ contents and what new revelations might come to light in this highly publicized trial.
