- Argentine authorities accused Andreas Kalcker of falsely promoting toxic bleach as a treatment.
- The investigation was initiated after a 5-year-old boy died after his parents gave the substance.
- Chlorine dioxide is an industrial bleaching agent commonly used in the treatment of wood products.
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Argentine authorities charged Andreas KalkThis is a key figure in a grand movement that calls toxic bleach “miracle” medicine.
Charges follow one Seven months of investigation It is in charge of the Environmental Crime Investigation Finance Agency (UFIMA), which is responsible for investigating medical crimes in Argentina.
The investigation was initiated after a 5-year-old boy in Neuquen, western Argentina, died of multiple organ failure consistent with chlorine dioxide poisoning in August 2020.
Legal documents previously reviewed by Insider stated that the child’s parents believed that the substance had the ability to withstand Covid-19 based on misinformation spread by Kalcker and others.
An Argentine judicial source told Insider that Calque has been accused of illegally practicing in the medical industry and selling counterfeit drugs.
These crimes, if found to cause the death of a person, can last up to 25 years.
Kalcker did not immediately respond to Insider’s request for comment. In past comments to Insider, he denied recommending that people take these substances in large enough doses to cause harm.
Kalque, along with several Argentine nationals, was accused by the authorities of having played a key role in promoting chlorine dioxide as a treatment for various diseases, including Covid-19, in conferences, books and social media in the country.
According to legal documents seen by Insider, Kalcker is believed to be residing in Switzerland.
In March, the police raided properties in Buenos Aires and the western city of Mar del Plata, where chlorine dioxide is being manufactured and sold. On Thursday, officials conducted new raids on 13 properties across Argentina. Reported by Argentina’s Chector News website, Judicial sources confirmed this to Insider.
Chlorine dioxide is an industrial bleaching agent commonly used in the treatment of wood products. Public health authorities around the world have issued warnings about the use of the substance, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned that it can be fatal if taken in large quantities.
In recent years, a movement originating from a fake “church” in Florida has promoted a substance called “Miracle Mineral Solution” (MMS) or “Chlorine Dioxide Solution” (CDS) as a treatment for a range of diseases and conditions .
Insider documented Kalcker’s key role in spreading chlorine dioxide as a panacea in Latin America. Especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The movement enlisted the support of local celebrities, rebellious medical staff and military figures, and promoted this substance on social media. A page promoted by thousands of followersThe matter of the entire continent.
In Bolivia, the false propaganda campaign led by Kalque succeeded Persuade the government to legalize chlorine dioxide Although there is no evidence that it is safe or effective as a drug treatment, it is still used as a treatment for Covid-19.
Earlier this year, Insider reported that MMS advocates are working Promote the substance in Mexico.
