Mexico freezes bank accounts of ex-officials investigated by US
Mexico has frozen the bank accounts of former officials linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, as announced by President Claudia Sheinbaum. This action is described as a preventive measure in response to U.S. charges against these officials. The case has intensified scrutiny on Sheinbaum's administration amid a broader U.S. anti-cartel campaign targeting public officials.
- ▪Mexico's Financial Intelligence Unit has frozen the accounts of ten officials accused of aiding drug traffickers.
- ▪President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that the freezing of accounts is a preventive measure due to an arrest warrant in the U.S.
- ▪U.S. prosecutors have charged these officials, including Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha, with facilitating drug trafficking in exchange for political support.
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Mexico freezes bank accounts of ex-officials investigated by USSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 18, 2026, 11:13 PMUpdated May 18, 2026, 11:13 PMMEXICO CITY, May 18 - Mexico has frozen the bank accounts of former officials accused by the United States of ties to the Sinaloa Cartel, President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday, describing the move as a preventive measure rather than a domestic investigation.Local media reported last week that Mexican financial authorities had blocked the accounts of Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha and nine other current and former officials who face U.S.
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