Overview
- Mexico identified and blocked operations at 13 casinos across eight states as part of the coordinated probe.
- OFAC sanctioned 27 people and entities linked to alleged laundering for the Cártel del Pacífico, also known as the Sinaloa Cartel.
- FinCEN proposed a special measure to bar 10 Mexico-based gambling establishments from the U.S. financial system.
- The UIF filed criminal complaints with the Attorney General’s Office and notified the Federal Tax Prosecutor over suspected illicit proceeds and tax offenses.
- Authorities report more than 1 billion pesos moved through companies spanning Mexico, the United States, Canada, Belize, Panama, Romania, Poland and Albania, with the U.S. Treasury highlighting the Hysa group’s role.