Key Facts

—The resignation. Manuel Adorni quit as Milei’s cabinet chief on Saturday, June 27, after months of pressure.

—The admission. He acknowledged holding about $500,000 in savings he had not declared to tax authorities.

—The defense. “I made a mistake, but I am not a thief,” he said, insisting the money was earned legitimately.

—The probe. Federal prosecutors are investigating him for illicit enrichment after his declared wealth jumped sharply.