Arrests

Federal and state agents carried out 19 search warrants on properties linked to César Alejandro Sepúlveda Arellano, alias 'El Bótox', leader of Los Blancos de Troya, following his arrest on January 22 in Buenavista Tomatlán, Michoacán. The operations in Apatzingán led to the seizure of drugs, ammunition, and communication equipment. 'El Bótox' faces seven arrest warrants for crimes including homicide and extortion.

January 21, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Ayelén Agustina Soplan, a 26-year-old lawyer and close friend of Morena Rial, was detained in Costa del Este accused of being part of a gang that robbed three houses. Meanwhile, Morena Rial, who remains imprisoned in Unidad 51 de Magdalena, expressed concern over her friend's situation and made a desperate plea to her lawyer.

Mario Alfredo Lindoro Navidad, alias 'El 7', and Mario Lindoro Elenes, alias 'El Niño', the father-in-law and brother-in-law of Iván Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar, leader of Los Chapitos, were transferred to Puente Grande prison in Jalisco after their detention in Zapopan. The arrest is part of federal efforts to dismantle the financial networks of the Sinaloa Cartel.

December 17, 2025 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Seven Kenyans employed in South Africa through a US program have been arrested for lacking proper documentation and now face deportation. They were detained after entering the country on tourist visas and working at a center processing US visa applications. The operation took place in Johannesburg and involved South Africa's Department of Home Affairs.

Evan Tangeman, a 22-year-old from Newport Beach, California, has pleaded guilty to his role in a social engineering scheme that stole over $263 million in cryptocurrency. He admitted to laundering $3.5 million and aiding the group in renting luxury homes. The plea marks the ninth in a broader Justice Department investigation into the Social Engineering Enterprise.

December 09, 2025 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Europol has taken action against a violence-as-a-service network, leading to the arrest of almost 200 individuals. This operation targets organized efforts to provide violent services online.