The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Ryan James Wedding, a Canadian former Olympic athlete accused of leading a vast drug trafficking network with operations in Mexico, Colombia, Canada and the United States.

Wedding, considered by authorities to be an “extremely violent criminal” and compared to Pablo Escobar and Joaquin “El Chapo” Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is among the FBI's ten most wanted fugitives and is believed to have ordered murders both within and outside the United States, including the execution of a witness in Medellin, Colombia. The measures announced by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) resulted from a joint operation with Mexico's Financial Intelligence Unit, which identified the fugitive's main operatives. The organization's advance was supported by a multinational network of front men, businesspeople, former police officers, and security professionals who facilitated drug trafficking and money laundering. In Mexico, the main operative is Edgar Aaron Vazquez Alvarado, alias "El General," a former police officer accused of providing protection, operational intelligence, and logistical support. Through his companies VRG Energeticos SA de CV, Grupo RVG Combustibles SA de CV, and Grupo Ares Imperial S. de RL de CV, he allegedly concealed transactions, controlled assets, and gave the network's income the appearance of legality. The legal component of the organization was headed by Canadian lawyer Deepak Balwant Paradkar, accused of facilitating illegal services, bribes, and strategic financial movements that allowed the group to evade legal proceedings. His role, according to U.S. authorities, was crucial in protecting Wedding and sustaining his international operations. Miryam Andrea Castillo Moreno, the fugitive's wife, was also sanctioned. Authorities accuse her of actively participating in money laundering and supporting violent actions ordered by the organization. From Colombia,OFAC identified Carmen Yelinet Valoyes Florez as an accomplice in a high-end prostitution ring used to launder money, and also linked her to the murder of a federal witness in January. The group's financial scheme extended to Canada and Europe. Canadian jeweler Rolan Sokolovski, director of the firm 2351885 Ontario Inc. —known as Diamond Tsar— was identified as responsible for the clan's accounting, channeling illicit funds through his jewelry business, and transferring millions in cryptocurrency to conceal the origin of the funds. His work was complemented by Gianluca Tiepolo, a former member of the Italian special forces, who is believed to have managed luxury cars, motorcycles, and properties registered in his name. Tiepolo is also listed as the owner of Stile Italiano SRL in Italy, an executive at TMR Ltd in the United Kingdom, and the founder of Windrose Tactical Solutions SRLS, a company that presumably offered military training to Wedding's hitmen. Other international operators were also involved in this structure, such as the Italian Cristian Diana, an executive at Stile Italiano and Windrose Tactical, and the British John Anthony Fallon, director of TMR Ltd and co-founder of two British companies used to conceal assets: LMJ Trading Ltd and Made In Italy Motorcycles Limited. These firms, along with the Mexican companies, formed part of the fugitive's business network, through which resources were laundered, assets were acquired, and drug shipments were moved to the United States and Canada. The organization operated with a high degree of sophistication. Wedding coordinated the acquisition of cocaine in Colombia and its transport to Mexico via traditional routes protected by the Sinaloa Cartel. From there, the drugs were moved in trucks and semi-trailers to California, where they were temporarily stored before being shipped to strategic locations, such as Los Angeles and Ontario. To conceal the drug trafficking profits, the group used cryptocurrencies, international transfers, luxury goods, and intimidation networks designed to silence witnesses. Some of the operational violence was evidenced when Wedding used the Canadian website The Dirty News to leak the personal information of an informant, who was subsequently murdered. Although Wedding remains at large, authorities reiterate that his last confirmed location is in Mexico. U.S. agencies warn that he could alter his appearance and use false documents to evade capture, while his financial and operational network continues to be dismantled by authorities in both countries.The group's financial scheme extended to Canada and Europe. Canadian jeweler Rolan Sokolovski, director of the firm 2351885 Ontario Inc. —known as Diamond Tsar— was identified as responsible for keeping the clan's accounts, channeling illicit money through his jewelry business, and transferring millions in cryptocurrencies to conceal the origin of the funds. His work was complemented by Gianluca Tiepolo, a former member of the Italian special forces, who is credited with managing luxury cars, motorcycles, and properties registered in his name. Tiepolo is also listed as the owner of Stile Italiano SRL in Italy, an executive at TMR Ltd in the United Kingdom, and the founder of Windrose Tactical Solutions SRLS, a company that presumably offered military training to Wedding's hitmen. Other international operators were also involved in this structure, such as the Italian Cristian Diana, an executive at Stile Italiano and Windrose Tactical, and the British John Anthony Fallon, director of TMR Ltd and co-founder of two British companies used to conceal assets: LMJ Trading Ltd and Made In Italy Motorcycles Limited. These firms, along with the Mexican companies, formed part of the fugitive's business network, through which resources were laundered, assets were acquired, and drug shipments were moved to the United States and Canada. The organization operated with a high degree of sophistication. Wedding coordinated the acquisition of cocaine in Colombia and its transport to Mexico via traditional routes protected by the Sinaloa Cartel. From there, the drugs were moved in trucks and semi-trailers to California, where they were temporarily stored before being shipped to strategic locations, such as Los Angeles and Ontario. To conceal the drug trafficking profits, the group used cryptocurrencies, international transfers, luxury goods, and intimidation networks designed to silence witnesses. Some of the operational violence was evidenced when Wedding used the Canadian website The Dirty News to leak the personal information of an informant, who was subsequently murdered. Although Wedding remains at large, authorities reiterate that his last confirmed location is in Mexico. U.S. agencies warn that he could alter his appearance and use false documents to evade capture, while his financial and operational network continues to be dismantled by authorities in both countries.The group's financial scheme extended to Canada and Europe. Canadian jeweler Rolan Sokolovski, director of the firm 2351885 Ontario Inc. —known as Diamond Tsar— was identified as responsible for keeping the clan's accounts, channeling illicit money through his jewelry business, and transferring millions in cryptocurrencies to conceal the origin of the funds. His work was complemented by Gianluca Tiepolo, a former member of the Italian special forces, who is credited with managing luxury cars, motorcycles, and properties registered in his name. Tiepolo is also listed as the owner of Stile Italiano SRL in Italy, an executive at TMR Ltd in the United Kingdom, and the founder of Windrose Tactical Solutions SRLS, a company that presumably offered military training to Wedding's hitmen. Other international operators were also involved in this structure, such as the Italian Cristian Diana, an executive at Stile Italiano and Windrose Tactical, and the British John Anthony Fallon, director of TMR Ltd and co-founder of two British companies used to conceal assets: LMJ Trading Ltd and Made In Italy Motorcycles Limited. These firms, along with the Mexican companies, formed part of the fugitive's business network, through which resources were laundered, assets were acquired, and drug shipments were moved to the United States and Canada. The organization operated with a high degree of sophistication. Wedding coordinated the acquisition of cocaine in Colombia and its transport to Mexico via traditional routes protected by the Sinaloa Cartel. From there, the drugs were moved in trucks and semi-trailers to California, where they were temporarily stored before being shipped to strategic locations, such as Los Angeles and Ontario. To conceal the drug trafficking profits, the group used cryptocurrencies, international transfers, luxury goods, and intimidation networks designed to silence witnesses. Some of the operational violence was evidenced when Wedding used the Canadian website The Dirty News to leak the personal information of an informant, who was subsequently murdered. Although Wedding remains at large, authorities reiterate that his last confirmed location is in Mexico. U.S. agencies warn that he could alter his appearance and use false documents to evade capture, while his financial and operational network continues to be dismantled by authorities in both countries.channeling illicit money through his jewelry business and transferring millions in cryptocurrency to conceal the origin of the funds. His work was complemented by Gianluca Tiepolo, a former member of the Italian special forces, who is credited with managing luxury cars, motorcycles, and properties registered in his name. Tiepolo is also listed as the owner of Stile Italiano SRL in Italy, an executive at TMR Ltd in the UK, and the founder of Windrose Tactical Solutions SRLS, a company that allegedly provided military training to Wedding's hitmen. This structure also includes other international operators, such as the Italian Cristian Diana, an executive at Stile Italiano and Windrose Tactical, and the British John Anthony Fallon, director of TMR Ltd and co-founder of two British companies used to conceal assets: LMJ Trading Ltd and Made In Italy Motorcycles Limited. These firms, along with the Mexican companies, formed part of the fugitive's business network, through which resources were laundered, assets were acquired, and drug shipments were moved to the United States and Canada. The organization operated with a high degree of sophistication. Wedding coordinated the acquisition of cocaine in Colombia and its transport to Mexico via traditional routes protected by the Sinaloa Cartel. From there, the drugs were moved in trucks and semi-trailers to California, where they were temporarily stored before being shipped to strategic locations, such as Los Angeles and Ontario. To conceal the profits from drug trafficking, the group used cryptocurrencies, international transfers, luxury goods, and intimidation networks designed to silence witnesses. Part of the operational violence was evidenced when Wedding used the Canadian website The Dirty News to leak the personal data of an informant, who was subsequently murdered. Although Wedding remains at large, authorities reiterate that his last confirmed location is in Mexico. U.S. agencies warn that he may alter his appearance and use false documents to evade capture, while his financial and operational network continues to be dismantled by authorities in both countries.channeling illicit money through his jewelry business and transferring millions in cryptocurrency to conceal the origin of the funds. His work was complemented by Gianluca Tiepolo, a former member of the Italian special forces, who is credited with managing luxury cars, motorcycles, and properties registered in his name. Tiepolo is also listed as the owner of Stile Italiano SRL in Italy, an executive at TMR Ltd in the UK, and the founder of Windrose Tactical Solutions SRLS, a company that allegedly provided military training to Wedding's hitmen. This structure also includes other international operators, such as the Italian Cristian Diana, an executive at Stile Italiano and Windrose Tactical, and the British John Anthony Fallon, director of TMR Ltd and co-founder of two British companies used to conceal assets: LMJ Trading Ltd and Made In Italy Motorcycles Limited. These firms, along with the Mexican companies, formed part of the fugitive's business network, through which resources were laundered, assets were acquired, and drug shipments were moved to the United States and Canada. The organization operated with a high degree of sophistication. Wedding coordinated the acquisition of cocaine in Colombia and its transport to Mexico via traditional routes protected by the Sinaloa Cartel. From there, the drugs were moved in trucks and semi-trailers to California, where they were temporarily stored before being shipped to strategic locations, such as Los Angeles and Ontario. To conceal the profits from drug trafficking, the group used cryptocurrencies, international transfers, luxury goods, and intimidation networks designed to silence witnesses. Part of the operational violence was evidenced when Wedding used the Canadian website The Dirty News to leak the personal data of an informant, who was subsequently murdered. Although Wedding remains at large, authorities reiterate that his last confirmed location is in Mexico. U.S. agencies warn that he may alter his appearance and use false documents to evade capture, while his financial and operational network continues to be dismantled by authorities in both countries.

This structure also includes other international operators, such as the Italian Cristian Diana, an executive at Stile Italiano and Windrose Tactical, and the British John Anthony Fallon, director of TMR Ltd and co-founder of two British companies used to conceal assets: LMJ Trading Ltd and Made In Italy Motorcycles Limited. These firms, along with the Mexican companies, formed part of the fugitive's business network, through which resources were laundered, assets were acquired, and drug shipments were moved to the United States and Canada.

The organization operated with a high degree of sophistication. Wedding coordinated the acquisition of cocaine in Colombia and its transport to Mexico via traditional routes protected by the Sinaloa Cartel. From there, the drugs were moved in trucks and semi-trailers to California, where they were temporarily stored before being shipped to strategic locations, such as Los Angeles and Ontario. To conceal the drug trafficking profits, the group used cryptocurrencies, international transfers, luxury goods, and intimidation networks designed to silence witnesses. Some of the operational violence was evidenced when Wedding used the Canadian website The Dirty News to leak the personal information of an informant, who was subsequently murdered. Although Wedding remains at large, authorities reiterate that his last confirmed location is in Mexico. U.S. agencies warn that he could alter his appearance and use false documents to evade capture, while his financial and operational network continues to be dismantled by authorities in both countries.

This structure also includes other international operators, such as the Italian Cristian Diana, an executive at Stile Italiano and Windrose Tactical, and the British John Anthony Fallon, director of TMR Ltd and co-founder of two British companies used to conceal assets: LMJ Trading Ltd and Made In Italy Motorcycles Limited. These firms, along with the Mexican companies, formed part of the fugitive's business network, through which resources were laundered, assets were acquired, and drug shipments were moved to the United States and Canada.

The organization operated with a high degree of sophistication. Wedding coordinated the acquisition of cocaine in Colombia and its transport to Mexico via traditional routes protected by the Sinaloa Cartel. From there, the drugs were moved in trucks and semi-trailers to California, where they were temporarily stored before being shipped to strategic locations, such as Los Angeles and Ontario. To conceal the drug trafficking profits, the group used cryptocurrencies, international transfers, luxury goods, and intimidation networks designed to silence witnesses. Some of the operational violence was evidenced when Wedding used the Canadian website The Dirty News to leak the personal information of an informant, who was subsequently murdered. Although Wedding remains at large, authorities reiterate that his last confirmed location is in Mexico. U.S. agencies warn that he could alter his appearance and use false documents to evade capture, while his financial and operational network continues to be dismantled by authorities in both countries.Part of the operational violence was evidenced when Wedding used the Canadian website The Dirty News to leak the personal data of an informant, who was subsequently murdered. Although Wedding remains at large, authorities reiterate that his last confirmed location is in Mexico. U.S. agencies warn that he may alter his appearance and use false documents to evade capture, while his financial and operational network continues to be dismantled by authorities in both countries.Part of the operational violence was evidenced when Wedding used the Canadian website The Dirty News to leak the personal data of an informant, who was subsequently murdered. Although Wedding remains at large, authorities reiterate that his last confirmed location is in Mexico. U.S. agencies warn that he may alter his appearance and use false documents to evade capture, while his financial and operational network continues to be dismantled by authorities in both countries.