Federico Andrés Machado
Federico Andrés 'Fred' Machado, born on January 2, 1968, in Viedma, Argentina, is an Argentine businessman currently under investigation for alleged involvement in drug trafficking and money laundering. He was arrested in April 2021 at Neuquén Airport due to an Interpol red notice requested by the United States, where he faces serious charges related to a transnational criminal organization. Machado is known for his connections to various high-profile cases in Argentina, including alleged financial contributions to the campaign of libertarian politician José Luis Espert. Since his arrest, he has been under house arrest in a mansion in Viedma, while an extradition process to the United States remains pending. His business interests include aviation companies based in Florida, and he has been implicated in activities involving substantial illicit financial transactions.
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Federico 'Fred' Machado is being extradited to the United States for charges related to drug trafficking and money laundering.
La Corte Suprema de Justicia habilitó la extradición de Fred Machado a Estados Unidos, donde lo investigan por lavado narco
Argentina· 2025-10-07
Federico Andrés 'Fred' Machado is under house arrest in a luxurious estate while facing serious criminal charges in the United States.
así es la lujosa mansión en Viedma donde Fred Machado cumple su prisión domiciliaria desde 2021Argentina· 2025-10-04
Federico Andrés Machado is involved in a money laundering investigation related to aircraft sales.
La empresa que pagó U$S 200 mil dólares a Espert está en el centro de la trama por lavado de dinero de EE.UU. contra Fred MachadoArgentina· 2025-10-04
Federico Andrés 'Fred' Machado was arrested for alleged links to drug trafficking and money laundering.
Quién es "Fred" Machado, el empresario detenido por presuntos nexos con el narcotráfico que complica a José Luis EspertArgentina· 2025-10-02
