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Ex-UAEM Rector Alejandro Vera Arrested in Morelos in 'Estafa Maestra' Investigation

The detention follows a 2021 arrest warrant, with his legal status and the specific allegations awaiting an official update.

Overview

  • He was detained on November 7 in Cuautla by federal agents, his arrest was logged in the National Detention Registry, and he was taken to the FGR delegation in Cuernavaca.
  • Coverage links his case to alleged diversions tied to the Cruzada Nacional contra el Hambre through UAEM agreements that investigators say routed funds to shell companies.
  • Some outlets report suspected crimes of organized crime and money laundering, but prosecutors have not issued a detailed statement confirming charges or next procedural steps.
  • Reported sums tied to the case vary widely, from about 239.3 million pesos—cited in a prior TFJA ruling—up to 450 million pesos, underscoring discrepancies still to be resolved.
  • He had been considered a fugitive since 2021 under case JC/860/2017, and some reports cite ministerial sources saying he could be moved to the Altiplano federal prison, which has not been confirmed.