Overview
- Former national director Martha Cristiana said Jorge Figueroa and other Mexican organizers were detained in Bangkok, adding she had previously warned ownership about alleged irregularities.
- Multiple outlets attribute the complaint to Thai organizer Nawat Itsaragrisil; Thai authorities and MUO have not issued formal updates on the detainees’ legal status.
- Miss Universe Organization earlier condemned Nawat’s treatment of Mexico’s Fátima Bosch and announced his role would be reduced.
- Contestant Michelle Domínguez publicly accused Figueroa of harassment, intimidation and facilitating physical aggression, alleging internal complaints went unanswered.
- Some reports claim Nawat watched the arrests, but that account and other specifics remain unconfirmed by officials.