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Jalisco Prosecutors Seize Villas Panamericanas in FOJAL Funds Probe

The court-ordered action advances an inquiry into alleged diversion of public resources through shell companies.

Overview

  • Acting under a mandate from the Juzgado Segundo de Control, the Fiscalía de Jalisco took ministerial custody of 340 units and two common areas to conduct forensic work.
  • The action forms part of investigation file 16124/2025 opened at FOJAL’s request over claims that development funds were routed into acquiring the housing complex.
  • Preliminary findings by the patrimonial-crimes vice prosecutor cite simulated contracts and loans, with 77 people and 39 companies identified in the network.
  • Authorities said residents and lawful occupants will not be removed as evidence is collected and due process is observed.
  • Gov. Pablo Lemus said the state seeks to recover about 130 million pesos tied to a 100 million peso loan at issue, and complaints have been filed against 14 individuals.