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Miguel Ángel Solano Ruiz detained for fuel smuggling network
Miguel Ángel Solano Ruiz, a retired Navy Lieutenant Commander known as ‘Capitán Sol’, has been placed in pretrial detention following his arrest in Zapopan, Jalisco. The Federal Attorney General's Office (FGR) has charged him with organized crime and fuel smuggling, specifically targeting a ‘huachicol fiscal’ network that facilitated the illegal entry of hydrocarbons into Mexico.
Investigations indicate that Solano Ruiz acted as a key operative for the Farías Laguna brothers, allegedly using his influence within the National Customs Agency and the Navy to coordinate the smuggling of fuel. He is accused of bribing customs personnel to bypass inspections and facilitate the movement of contraband. Financial intelligence reports from the UIF suggest Solano Ruiz moved over 50 million pesos through the financial system, including significant expenditures at casinos and for real estate acquisitions.
The judicial process is ongoing, with the initial hearing scheduled to continue on Thursday, October 8.
Entities
Alejandro Torres Joaquín · Altiplano Federal Penitentiary · Fernando Farías Laguna · Fiscalía General de la República · Manuel Farías Laguna · Mexico · Miguel Ángel Solano Ruiz · Secretaría de Marina · Zapopan
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The judicial hearing is scheduled to continue on Thursday, October 8. www.excelsior.com.mx · www.elfinanciero.com.mx · www.noticiaspv.com.mx · drvnoticias.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Miguel Ángel Solano Ruiz was arrested in Zapopan, Jalisco. lajornadasanluis.com.mx · diario21.com.mx · www.excelsior.com.mx · www.elfinanciero.com.mx · drvnoticias.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] Miguel Ángel Solano Ruiz, known as 'Capitán Sol', is accused of organized crime and fuel smuggling. www.noticiaspv.com.mx · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · diario.mx · diario21.com.mx · www.excelsior.com.mx · +2 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Solano Ruiz is allegedly linked to the criminal network led by brothers Fernando and Manuel Farías Laguna. lajornadasanluis.com.mx · diario21.com.mx · www.excelsior.com.mx · www.elfinanciero.com.mx · www.noticiaspv.com.mx · +1 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] A federal judge ordered mandatory pretrial detention for Miguel Ángel Solano Ruiz. lajornadasanluis.com.mx · diario.mx · diario21.com.mx · www.excelsior.com.mx · www.elfinanciero.com.mx · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Solano Ruiz allegedly bribed customs personnel to facilitate the illegal entry of fuel into the country. diario.mx · www.excelsior.com.mx · www.noticiaspv.com.mx · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · diario21.com.mx · +2 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Miguel Ángel Solano Ruiz is accused of organized crime and fuel smuggling. www.noticiaspv.com.mx · lajornadasanluis.com.mx · diario21.com.mx · www.excelsior.com.mx · drvnoticias.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Solano Ruiz moved more than 50 million pesos through the financial system. fuentesfidedignas.com.mx