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Navy Chief Admits Corruption in Fuel-Smuggling Probe, Says Service Self-Referred Cases

His remarks at the Sept. 16 civic-military ceremony follow 14 arrests tied to a March fuel-smuggling case.

Overview

  • Raymundo Pedro Morales Ángeles said the Navy delivered a “golpe de timón,” pledging transparency and no cover‑ups.
  • Security officials reported 14 detentions linked to a contraband network that involved personnel, businessmen and intermediaries at ports and customs.
  • Among those detained is Vice Adm. Manuel Roberto Farías Laguna, while media report Contralmirante Fernando Farías Laguna remains a fugitive.
  • SSPC chief Omar García Harfuch said the probe began with the March seizure of the vessel Challenge Procyon and a 10‑million‑liter diesel haul in Tamaulipas.
  • FGR leader Alejandro Gertz Manero said ex‑Navy secretary Rafael Ojeda requested an investigation without distinctions, and authorities say inquiries remain active, with media reporting possible lines into arms and drug trafficking under review.