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Chihuahua Anticorruption Prosecutors Seize Corral’s Sierra Tarahumara Cabin in 98.6 Million-Peso Probe

The court-ordered immobilization preserves the asset for possible restitution in a corruption investigation.

Overview

  • The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office executed a judicial order on Friday in Ocampo to secure “Cabaña El Rincón,” which local records list under Javier Corral.
  • The action forms part of investigation file 3050/2024 that began after a complaint from the State Auditor’s Office.
  • Under the National Code of Criminal Procedure, the measure blocks any sale or transfer and enables steps to recover an alleged loss of 98.6 million pesos.
  • Authorities noted the assurance in the municipal cadastre and reported related asset measures in other states, including Tepoztlán, Morelos.
  • A federal collegiate court ruled on January 9 that the case belongs in federal jurisdiction, indicating a shift toward federal oversight while inquiries continue.