Carlos El Lobo Smith

Carlos 'El Lobo' Smith, 45, is a former police officer who was recently in the news after declaring as a repentant witness in a high-profile corruption case involving Elías Piccirillo, the husband of model Jésica Cirio. Smith, who had previously been exonerated from the Federal Police in 2019, was arrested along with Piccirillo and other police officials for allegedly orchestrating a false police operation involving the planting of cocaine to extort a debtor. His recent testimony implicated several individuals in the scandal, leading to his processing with preventive detention. Upon entering prison, Smith reportedly faced a violent reception from fellow inmates, highlighting the dangerous environment he found himself in after cooperating with authorities.