The Attorney General's Office of Mexico (FGR) requested the extradition of Victor Manuel Alvarez Puga, husband of former television host Ines Gomez Mont, who faces various accusations, including two arrest warrants. Arrest for serious crimes.

In a statement issued by the Attorney General's Office (FGR), it was detailed that Alvarez Puga has an outstanding arrest warrant for the crimes of organized crime and money laundering, which are being processed by the Specialized Prosecutor's Office. In addition, there is a second arrest warrant for tax fraud issued by the FGR's Specialized Prosecutor's Office for Jurisdictional Control.

Interpol Red Notice

The Criminal Investigation Agency (AIC) requested, at the time, the issuance of a red notice by Interpol, in order to achieve the international arrest of Alvarez Puga. This request was accepted, and the red notice remains in effect, facilitating its location and capture internationally. On the other hand, the Special Prosecutor's Office for International Affairs of the Attorney General's Office (FGR) initiated the corresponding procedure with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to obtain the provisional arrest of Alvarez Puga for extradition purposes in the United States. Deportation and proceedings in the United States: On October 17, an immigration court in the United States ordered the deportation of Alvarez Puga, who is currently being held in immigration facilities in Miami, Florida. However, his lawyers have appealed this order, which has led the US authorities to rule on the validity of his deportation to Mexico on November 12. In parallel, a US federal court determined that the businessman must receive a bail hearing or, if applicable, be released. Furthermore, the court prohibited his transfer outside the judicial district while this matter is being resolved.

Victor Alvarez Puga detained in Miami

The Mexican businessman was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on September 24. Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga, in charge of his case,indicated that Alvarez Puga entered the US in January 2021 as a non-immigrant, with authorization that expired in July of the same year. Subsequently, he remained in the country irregularly after returning from the Bahamas, entering by sea without official inspection. In July 2022, Alvarez Puga requested political asylum from US authorities, arguing that he could be persecuted in Mexico due to his conservative political beliefs. Investigation by the Attorney General's Office (FGR) and Others Involved The FGR initiated a series of investigations in 2019 against both Ines Gomez Mont and her husband for alleged crimes of tax evasion, embezzlement of public funds, money laundering, and bribery. Along with them, other individuals, such as Edgardo Mauricio “V” and Ricardo “P”, as well as several companies, are also being investigated for their alleged participation in a tax evasion scheme and the simulation of transactions to conceal funds. The FGR has established that Gomez Mont received 14,843,000 [currency unspecified]. 816 pesos in deposits related to fraudulent operations, while her husband, Alvarez Puga, is linked to operations for less than 250,000 pesos. However, the investigation is still ongoing, and several of those involved remain fugitives.

Mexico requests extradition

Regarding extradition, the Attorney General's Office (FGR) continues working to ensure that Alvarez Puga faces justice in Mexico, facing the charges against him for his alleged criminal activities. This process is at a key stage, with the possible judicial decision of the US courts imminent.