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Mexico City Arrests Two U.S. Fugitives Wanted in Pennsylvania for Fraud and Money Laundering

Bilateral intelligence sharing enabled coordinated detentions that now proceed to administrative deportation.

Overview

  • Anthony Emilio Troncoso, 43, and Pablo Correa Montoya, 40, were detained in separate operations in Mexico City.
  • Arrests occurred in the Cuauhtémoc and Magdalena Contreras boroughs after authorities pinpointed their locations.
  • Mexican federal agencies including SSPC, Sedena, Semar, FGR, the National Guard, and INM carried out the operation with U.S. counterparts.
  • Both men face Pennsylvania warrants tied to conspiracy and corrupt‑organizations allegations, with related claims of vehicle‑sale fraud and money laundering.
  • Officials say Troncoso is linked to roughly 15 accusations across multiple U.S. counties, while Correa Montoya is identified as a direct collaborator in the vehicle‑fraud scheme.