Cartel Leader Who Faked Death for U.S. Luxury Life Arrested in California

Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa, a high-ranking member of the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación and son-in-law of its leader El Mencho, has been arrested in California after allegedly faking his own death to evade Mexican authorities. Gutierrez-Ochoa, who lived under a false identity in Riverside, faces charges of international drug trafficking and money laundering. He is accused of orchestrating the transport of large quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine to the US and kidnapping Mexican Navy members. El Mencho remains at large, with a $10 million reward for his capture.