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FGR Probes Alleged Swap of Seized Cocaine for Powdered Milk, With Seven Under Investigation

A Morena spokesman has alleged an arrest warrant for Sergio Taboada Cortina, with no confirmation from the prosecutor.

Siete personas, entre ellas Sergio Agustín Taboada, están bajo investigación.
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Sergio Taboada, exfuncionario de la FGR y hermano de Santiago Taboada, excalcalde panista de Benito Juárez. Foto: Threads @serge_taboada

Overview

  • Security chief Omar García Harfuch said the prosecutor’s office has open inquiries into seven people connected to the case but did not name them.
  • Reports describe a scheme in which cocaine held as evidence was removed and replaced with powdered milk to facilitate illicit sale.
  • Media coverage has linked the inquiry to Sergio Taboada Cortina, a former official in the FGR’s internal control unit and brother of ex-mayor Santiago Taboada.
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum said the matter should be investigated and indicated the FGR will provide updates when ready.
  • There is no official confirmation of any arrest warrants, detentions, or job separations in the case as the investigation remains ongoing.