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Former Edomex PRI Leader Isidro Pastor Detained on Suspicion of Illicit Funds Operations

Prosecutors are examining a 2013 purchase valued at about 40 million pesos over questions about the origin of the funds.

Overview

  • Federal agents detained Pastor at about 12:50 p.m. on November 21 in the Nueva Santa María area of Toluca/Metepec, according to the National Detention Registry.
  • The arrest was executed under a judicial order for alleged operations with resources of illicit origin, attributed to an investigation by the FGR.
  • He was transferred to the Santiaguito penitentiary in Almoloya de Juárez and placed at the disposal of a federal judge, with his legal status pending a hearing.
  • Investigators cite unexplained bank deposits and financial movements in addition to the high‑value property purchase under review.
  • Pastor previously led the PRI in the State of Mexico, held cabinet posts under Eruviel Ávila, and saw a 2017 independent gubernatorial bid canceled by the IEEM over irregular support signatures.