BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Thieves in Argentina have stolen the cash that President Cristina Fernandez was to use on a trip to the Middle East.
A government official had picked up the travel cash at the treasury and was carrying it in a briefcase when he was intercepted by three gunmen a few yards from his home in an upscale Buenos Aires’ neighborhood, police said. He had just been dropped off by his driver.
Communications Deputy Secretary Alfredo Scocimarro on Thursday confirmed the robbery took place but declined to say how much was stolen. Local media said the official was carrying $68,000 and 17,000 euros in cash.
Police were investigating why the official withdrew the money ahead of the trip and why he was apparently taking it home with him.
