Loan Case: what are the two hypotheses that Justice handles for the disappearance of the child

The justice continues working on its investigation for the disappearance of Loan Peña, a five-year-old boy last seen in the province of Corrientes almost ago seven months. In that sense, evaluate two possible hypotheses regarding what what could have happened to the little one from June 13, 2024.

However, they still warn that They do not have any trace or concrete evidence that gives clues as to where he may be or what may have happened to Loan. This causes the file to be found stuck in progress.

This occurs despite the charges and prosecutions with preventive detention already carried out for the detained suspects. The testimonial statements that still continue to occur in the Federal Court 1 of Goya.

But, even taking into account the last rakes made, there is no new evidence that can affirm the type and degree of participation of those arrested in the case.

The hypotheses of justice

Although in all this time of searching, The theories considered were various, today there are two those that take a more serious path for researchers and allow us to explain how criminals could have taken Loan without leaving traces.

The first, which is the one that most supports the cause, is a alleged human trafficking organization. This could have planned the capture of the child for later sale to a family, or to someone from another country. However, there is no precise evidence that they can determine and confirm that this is what it is.

However, the judge Cristina Pozzer Penzo He does not intend to rule out that possibility, he assured that it will always be investigated, despite all the expert reports, analyzes and investigative and testimonial statements do not raise a single concrete suspicion.

The Another hypothesis that is evaluated is that of an accident and has greater strength to sustain itself with everything evaluated in the file. This version would have different direct managers who They could receive a significant sentence to be confirmed.

Until now, the Judge found the figures of “subtraction” and “concealment” covering both theories to be able to charge the detainees. They are used because they are terms that They do not define accidents or human trafficking, but they do not rule them out either..

What is compelling about the case today is understanding that The accident theory should free two of the prisoners. They are Mónica Millapi and her husband, Daniel Ramírez, who arrived at the orange tree and were with Loan before his disappearance.

Likewise, for justice Millapi and Ramírez already carry a responsibility because the boy He disappeared when he was in the care of them and Antonio Benítezanother of the accused.

Who is who in the case

Below are details of the people currently detained and prosecuted in the case:

Bernardino Antonio Benitez: Prosecuted with preventive detention for the abduction and concealment of a minor under 10 years of age.

Laudelina Pena: Loan’s aunt, also prosecuted with preventive detention for the same charges.

Maria Victoria Caillava: Prosecuted with preventive detention for the abduction and concealment of a minor under 10 years of age.

Carlos Guido Pérez: Husband of María Victoria Caillava, also prosecuted with preventive detention for the same crimes.

Daniel Oscar Ramirez: Prosecuted with preventive detention for the abduction and concealment of a minor under 10 years of age.

Monica del Carmen Millapi: Partner of Daniel Ramírez, prosecuted with preventive detention for the same charges. Currently, he is under house arrest due to caring for his children.

Walter Adrian Maciel: Police commissioner, prosecuted as a necessary participant in the abduction and concealment of a minor under 10 years of age, in an ideal competition with concealment aggravated by his status as a public official.

It is important to note that, in addition to these arrests, others related to the case were made. For example, in September 2024, nine people were arrested for allegedly hindering the investigation, including lawyers Alan Cañete and Elizabeth Cutaiaalready a city ​​policed.

However, in November 2024, the Federal Chamber of Appeals granted the release of seven of these ten people investigated for obstructing the investigation. Despite these legal actions, Loan Peña’s whereabouts remain unknown, and the investigation remains ongoing.