27/06/2026 03:19 - Entretenimiento
In a surprising move that has captivated the Argentine public, Jesica Cirio has decided to close her Instagram account, a platform where she enjoyed significant popularity. This decision comes in the wake of a media frenzy triggered by the release of controversial videos. In these clips, the model is seen showcasing large bundles of US dollars inside the walk-in closet of a residence she once inhabited.
Users attempting to access her profile are now met with the standard error message: 'This page is not available. The link you selected may be broken or the page may have been removed.' This digital disappearance appears to be an attempt to mitigate the intense public scrutiny she has faced since the images surfaced, linking her to a serious judicial case involving illicit enrichment and money laundering.
The situation escalated significantly when, on June 26, 2026, Prosecutor Sergio Mola formally requested the arrest of both Cirio and Martín Insaurralde. For our international readers, Insaurralde is a prominent former politician who served as the mayor of Lomas de Zamora (a major district in Greater Buenos Aires) and later as Chief of Cabinet for the Province of Buenos Aires under Governor Axel Kicillof.
Federal Judge Luis Armella is now tasked with resolving the arrest request. The investigation was reactivated after the videos went public. Furthermore, a police raid on Cirio's residence in Palermo—an upscale neighborhood in Buenos Aires—resulted in the seizure of cocaine and firearms, adding a severe criminal dimension to the case.
Insaurralde had previously resigned from his government posts in 2023 after a separate scandal involving photos leaked from a yacht with another woman, Sofía Clerici.
Barby Franco, a well-known Argentine media personality and former close friend of Cirio, did not hold back her feelings regarding the scandal.
'What a disappointment, disgust. I used to go to that house for barbecues, to that level.' Franco stated bluntly during an interview on the TV program 'Puro Show'.
Franco explained that her relationship with Cirio deteriorated after the model separated from Insaurralde and remarried. 'Today I have zero link. I didn't call her about the pregnancy, nothing.', she clarified.
Regarding the serious allegations, Franco concluded: 'Justice has to sort all this out.'
The videos in question show Jesica Cirio handling 'fajos' (stacks or wads) of US currency. In Argentina, possessing large amounts of foreign currency in cash is often viewed with suspicion due to strict currency exchange controls and a history of financial instability. The case connects to broader investigations into corruption within local government structures, specifically examining if funds were diverted from public works during Insaurralde's tenure as mayor.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
