Chilean Politician Calls for Tax Reform Amidst Corruption Scandal
Santiago, Chile – As shocking details emerge from the ongoing Factop Case, Chilean Representative Camila Musante is urging for significant reforms within the country’s tax system to combat rampant fraud and what she calls "networks of power operating under shadow."
The Factop Case, which involves alleged irregular funding of political campaigns, recently saw explosive revelations pointing to the potential involvement of former Representative Andrea Molina. Musante, known for her work on the Commission of Inquiry on megatax fraud, has been vocal in calling for accountability.
“This is not the first time Molina has been involved in this type of incident, and she must answer to justice if appropriate,” said Musante, responding to statements linking Molina to the scandal.
This case,ٓ Musante stresses, exposes the alarming ease with which companies can circumvent existing tax controls. "The Factop Case has shown how easy it is for front companies to escape current tax controls," she stated. "This vacuum allows tax fraud to scale without limits, affecting both the public finances and trust in institutions."
Musante also highlighted the need for preventative measures within the tax system, citing the Audit Commission’s recommendation to implement precautionary blocks on invoice issuance.
"If the Internal Revenue Service (SII) sees that a newly created company starts issuing thousands of invoices for million dollar amounts, it is not inconceivable that a restraining order cannot be issued," she explained. "This would allow these frauds to be stopped in real time."
The corruption scandal extends beyond the Factop Case. Musante pointed out the alleged influence peddling by lawyer Luis Hermosilla, who supposedly used his connections to influence the appointment of Supreme Court ministers. This, according to new revelations, may have benefited Molina’s aspirations to be Minister of Women.
"This is the network of power that moves under it, but cannot be left outside of justice or free from sanctions," emphasized Musante.
This scandal coincides with Musante’s own battle against corruption. As a plaintiff in a case related to influence peddling within the Chilean Judiciary, she expressed hope that the ongoing investigation against miami former prosecutor Manuel Guerra would lead to severe sanctions.
"Influence peddling is a crime in our country. I hope that the result of theseInvestigations will be severe sanctions and not impunity," she declared.
Musante’s statements underline the gravity of the situation in Chile, highlighting the urgent need for a systemic overhaul to combat corruption and ensure accountability. Her calls for justice and reform reflect a growing public demand for transparency and a fairer system.
