Mexico’s Ministry of Finance confirmed Monday it has frozen the bank accounts of ten current and former Sinaloa officials identified by the United States as having alleged links to drug trafficking, including the state’s governor on leave, Rubén Rocha Moya.
The Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF) described the measure as “strictly preventive,” stemming from alerts issued by Mexican banks regarding politically exposed clients after Washington accused the group of aiding the Sinaloa Cartel in exchange for bribes and political favors.
Also affected are Culiacán’s mayor on leave, Juan de Dios Gámez, and Senator Enrique Inzunza, along with other former state officials.
“The UIF clarifies that these measures do not constitute a final determination nor imply the accreditation of any responsibility, but rather preventive actions of an administrative nature,” the Finance Ministry said in a statement.
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