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Mexico Moves to Extradite Fugitive Ex‑Nayarit Governor After Location Confirmed in North America

Extradition hinges on meeting the requested country’s double‑criminality requirement, potentially lengthening the process.

Overview

  • Nayarit subprosecutor Ludmila Heredia Verdugo confirmed Ney González Sánchez was located in an unspecified North American country after more than three years as a fugitive.
  • Mexican authorities have begun formal extradition steps and describe the process as very advanced.
  • The foreign jurisdiction has requested proof of double criminality, requiring Mexico to show the alleged offenses align with that country’s laws.
  • González faces multiple state and federal charges linked to the Fideicomiso Bahía de Banderas, including illicit enrichment, peculado, fraud through simulated contracts, and document falsification.
  • Prosecutors cite seven arrest warrants and an Interpol Red Notice, and the FGR reports recovering 9.6 million square meters valued at over 100 billion pesos under the Mega Operativo Nuevo Nayarit.