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politics1 year ago

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.

via CNN|
#arrest#drug-trafficking#faked-death
crime1 year ago

Cartel Leader Arrested in California After Faking Death for Luxury Life

Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa, a high-ranking member of the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), allegedly faked his own death to evade Mexican authorities and lived in luxury in California. Arrested in Riverside, he faces charges of international drug trafficking and money laundering. Gutierrez-Ochoa, who coordinated the transport of massive quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine to the U.S., is accused of using violence to further his operations. He is linked to El Mencho, CJNG's leader, who remains a fugitive.

via KTLA Los Angeles|
#california#cjng#crime
crime1 year ago

Border Patrol Helicopter Crash in Texas Kills 3

A National Guard helicopter crashed near the southern border in Texas, killing three soldiers and a Border Patrol agent. Cartel members were seen laughing and filming the crash with a drone, highlighting the dangerous cartel activity in the region. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and authorities have confirmed two soldiers and the border agent were killed, while the third soldier was injured.

via Fox News|
#border-security#crime#helicopter-crash
scam1 year ago

"Mexican Cartel Timeshare Scam Hooks Thousands of Americans"

Thousands of Americans, including many elderly individuals, have fallen victim to a sophisticated timeshare scam orchestrated by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in Mexico. The cartel's telemarketing scheme, which has become a lucrative business venture, involves convincing timeshare owners to pay various fees and taxes in exchange for selling their properties, ultimately resulting in substantial financial losses for the victims. The cartel's operations have evolved to include elaborate tactics, such as posing as government investigators and creating fraudulent legal proceedings, leading to millions of dollars being wired to Mexican bank accounts. Despite ongoing FBI investigations and U.S. government sanctions, the cartel's timeshare fraud continues to exploit vulnerable individuals, with little accountability for those involved in the criminal enterprise.

via USA TODAY|
#fbi-investigation#jalisco-new-generation-cartel#mexican-cartel
crime2 years ago

British Millionaire Rescued from Kidnapping by Criminal Gang Linked to Cannibal Mexican Cartel

A criminal gang known as Los Tiguerones, believed to be responsible for the kidnapping of a British millionaire in Ecuador, has been linked to the violent Mexican cartel, Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), which reportedly forces new recruits to eat human hearts. The gang, identified by their tattoos of beret-wearing tigers, had allegedly targeted the businessman after he refused to pay them a monthly protection fee. Los Tiguerones, a support unit of Los Choneros, has expanded its operations from Ecuador to Peru and is involved in the lucrative cocaine trafficking trade. The kidnapping victim was rescued, and nine suspects have been arrested so far.

via Daily Mail|
#cannibalism#crime#criminal-gang
entertainment2 years ago

Peso Pluma Cancels Tijuana Concert Due to Cartel Threats

Mexican singer Peso Pluma has canceled his concert in Tijuana, Mexico, citing security concerns following threats from a Mexican cartel. This is the latest in a series of scrapped performances for the artist, who was threatened by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The narcocorrido genre, which Pluma is a part of, has been gaining popularity but has also faced criticism for glorifying drug cartels. Pluma's record label stated that the cancellation was done to protect the fans and the team.

via USA TODAY|
#concert-cancellation#entertainment#mexican-cartel
music2 years ago

Peso Pluma's Concert in Tijuana Under Threat from Mexican Cartel

Peso Pluma, a rising regional Mexican music artist known for his narcocorridos, has received death threats from the Jalisco New Generation Cartel ahead of his concert in Tijuana. Banners were placed across the city warning him not to perform, citing disrespect and loose tongue. The cartel is considered Mexico's second most powerful drug cartel. Peso Pluma's songs have been seen as dedications to the Sinaloa Cartel, although he has not claimed participation. This incident follows a similar threat against another narcocorrido band earlier this year.

via Pitchfork|
#death-threats#mexican-cartel#music
entertainment2 years ago

Peso Pluma Faces Death Threats from Mexican Cartel

Mexican recording artist Peso Pluma has been threatened by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel ahead of his debut at the MTV Video Music Awards and his upcoming concert in Tijuana. A banner warning him to refrain from performing was displayed in Tijuana, signed by the cartel. Several of Pluma's upcoming shows have been postponed or canceled, though it's unclear if it's due to the threats. The narcocorrido singer, known for his songs about drug culture, is part of the popular genre that has been criticized for glorifying cartels.

via USA TODAY|
#concert#entertainment#mexican-cartel
crime2 years ago

"Mexican Cartel's Horrific Video Exposes Brutal Murders and Dark Realities"

Five young men who were brutally murdered by a Mexican drug cartel were lured to meet the gang with a fake job offer. The victims, who sought employment as private security, met a contact in town and were not seen again until a graphic video of their torture and murder surfaced online. The men were deceived into a meeting with the Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) cartel, who hoped to recruit them into their ranks. The bodies of the victims were later found burned and decapitated, and the investigation is ongoing to determine which cartel is responsible. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of drug cartel violence in Mexico.

via Fox News|
#crime#drug-violence#job-offer