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Mexico freezes Miss Universe co-owner's accounts during organized crime investigation
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- Mexico’s Financial Intelligence Unit has frozen Raúl Rocha Cantú’s bank accounts as part of an ongoing organized-crime probe tied to drugs, fuel theft, and arms trafficking.
- The action links Rocha Cantú to a broader probe that began in November 2024, which has yielded multiple arrest warrants for those involved.
- The Miss Universe Organization is co-owned 50/50 by Rocha Cantú and JKN Global Group; a Thai co-owner faces an arrest warrant in a separate fraud case.
- Legacy Holding Group USA owns 50% of the Miss Universe shares, tying Rocha Cantú’s stake to the U.S.-based owner.
- The Thai co-owner, Jakrajutatip, was released on bail in 2023 and was deemed a flight risk after missing a hearing in 2023.
- Rocha Cantú was a part owner of Monterrey’s Casino Royale, which was attacked in 2011, leaving 52 people dead.
- This year’s Miss Universe pageant, won by Fatima Bosch of Mexico, faces continued scrutiny amid allegations of rigging.
- The investigation focuses on organized-crime activity, including drug and arms trafficking and fuel theft, expanding beyond individual allegations.
- AP coverage notes the Miss Universe case remains controversial with ongoing legal actions in multiple countries, highlighting cross-border legal complexity.
- Thai court activity related to Jakrajutatip, including upcoming hearings, underscores ongoing regional legal concerns surrounding the organization.
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