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Mexico Freezes Bank Accounts of Miss Universe Co-Owner in Organized Crime Probe

The move intensifies cross-border legal pressure on the pageant’s ownership.

Overview

  • Mexico’s Financial Intelligence Unit froze Raúl Rocha Cantú’s bank accounts in Mexico, a federal official told the Associated Press.
  • Federal prosecutors say Rocha has been under investigation since November 2024 for alleged drug and arms trafficking and fuel theft.
  • A federal judge issued 13 arrest warrants in the case last month, including one for Rocha, according to court records reported by the AP.
  • The Miss Universe Organization is jointly owned by Rocha’s Legacy Holding Group USA and Thailand’s JKN Global Group, each holding about 50% of the shares.
  • JKN chief Jakkaphong “Anne” Jakrajutatip faces a Thai arrest warrant in an unrelated fraud case, with a rescheduled court hearing set for Dec. 26.