Something his daughters hadn’t told him.
Lucía displayed a spreadsheet.
“The alleged theft was supposedly accomplished by ordering materials that never reached the school.”
She pointed to several entries.
“Computers. Cleaning supplies. Projectors. Electrical equipment. Construction materials.”
The total exceeded eight hundred thousand pesos.
“But there is a problem,” Lucía said.
She enlarged several invoice numbers.
“These companies barely exist.”
The prosecutor frowned.
“What do you mean?”
“The addresses lead to empty storefronts, private residences, and in one case, a tire repair shop.”
Murmurs spread through the courtroom.
Robles’s attorney stood.
“Your Honor, we have not had an opportunity to verify these allegations.”
“You’ll get one,” Judge Vargas replied.
Lucía continued.
“Three companies were incorporated within months of Mr. Robles becoming principal.”
Robles suddenly stood.
