Overview

• Óscar Antonio Álvarez González, identified by officials as Óscar “N”, was detained inside the Mexico City international airport after arriving on a flight from Barcelona.
• He is accused of organized crime and money laundering offenses and was the subject of an outstanding arrest warrant, according to the federal security cabinet.
• Investigators say he managed funds for CJNG leaders Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes and Abraham “Rodo” Oseguera through property acquisitions and tequila and livestock businesses.
• Authorities allege he coordinated title changes with notaries in several Jalisco municipalities; he has been turned over to the public prosecutor to determine his legal status.
• The operation involved Army, National Guard, Navy, SSPC and FGR personnel based on CNI intelligence and is presented as part of increased pressure that includes recent U.S. Treasury sanctions on CJNG figures.