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Mexico Detains 14 in Fuel Tax-Evasion Probe, Including High-Ranking Naval Officers

The case highlights alleged corruption within Navy-run customs following a complaint filed nearly two years earlier.

Overview

  • Authorities executed arrest orders for 14 suspects tied to 'huachicol fiscal' linked to a 10‑million‑liter diesel seizure in Tamaulipas.
  • Those detained include three businessmen, five active marines, one retired marine and five former customs officials, according to federal officials.
  • Named detainees include Anuar González, Héctor Manuel Portales and José Ramírez of Mefra Fletes, a company connected to the March fuel seizure.
  • Vice admiral Manuel Roberto Farías Laguna was arrested while his brother, contralmirante Fernando Farías, is reported as a fugitive, with both accused of facilitating contraband through ports.
  • Operations occurred in Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, Veracruz and Mexico City, with 20 people and companies placed on the financial blacklist and accounts, properties and vehicles secured as the investigation continues.