# Ahome municipal fund investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ahome-municipal-fund-investigation
> Updated: 2026-09-11T03:02:41.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The Auditoría Superior del Estado de Sinaloa (ASE) has launched an investigation into the potential diversion of nearly 50 million pesos in Ahome. A forensic audit indicates that 17 companies were hired through direct adjudication for cleaning and maintenance services, which bypassed legal requirements for competitive bidding.

State auditor Emma Guadalupe Félix Rivera confirmed that the ASE is analyzing the case to determine if criminal charges for the ‘improper exercise of public service’ should be filed against former mayor Gerardo Vargas Landeros. This inquiry follows previous allegations regarding contract irregularities during his 2021-2024 administration.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Ahome faces investigation over 50 million peso fund diversion

Sinaloa auditors are investigating a potential 50 million peso loss in Ahome due to irregular direct contracts. Meanwhile, local officials report high costs from infrastructure theft and are launching cleaning'

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/villa-de-ahome-flooding-forces-families-into-temporary-shelters

### 2026-09-08: Ahome announces tax discount campaign for property and traffic fines

Ahome, Sinaloa, is launching a tax discount campaign from September 14–21, offering 100% relief on property tax fines and 60% on most traffic violations.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ahome-announces-tax-discount-campaign-for-property-and-traffic-fines

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