# Coahuila official corruption and money laundering probe

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/coahuila-official-corruption-and-money-laundering-probe
> Updated: 2026-09-28T20:28:43.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 3.

A federal investigation in Torreón, Coahuila, involving alleged money laundering and organized crime has led to the detention of several former municipal officials. The probe, identified as criminal case 333/2026, follows allegations regarding the diversion of 66 million pesos. Early reports indicated that the investigation targeted individuals including former municipal secretary José Elías “N”, Martha “N”, José Feliciano “N”, Georgina “N”, and Farid Alí “N”.

By late September, a federal judge formally linked five former public officials to criminal proceedings for organized crime and money laundering. The case originated from a November 2025 complaint by the Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF). The processed individuals were identified as José Elías Gánem Guerrero, former Secretary of the City Council of Torreón; Martha Rodríguez Romero, former director of the Municipal Justice Center; José Feliciano Hernández Hinojo; Farid Ali Ibarra Nassar; and Georgina Ramírez Chacón.

The judge imposed mandatory pretrial detention for all five defendants, distributing them between the Federal Social Readaptation Center No. 16 and Federal Social Readaptation Center No. 13. A three-month period was granted for complementary investigations.

Recent developments indicate that Martha Rodríguez Romero and Georgina Ramírez Chacón were transferred to the Federal Social Readaptation Center No. 16 (CPS Femenil Morelos), while José Elías Gánem Guerrero, José Feliciano Hernández Hinojo, and Farid Ali Ibarra Nassar were sent to Federal Social Readaptation Center No. 13 (CPS Oaxaca).

In a related matter, authorities are pursuing legal action against Fernando “N”, a former public notary currently detained in Madrid, Spain, facing potential extradition for alleged involvement in a real estate fraud case involving 65 complaints. Additionally, public records have highlighted the display of high-value luxury watches by the suspects during their time in office, though officials noted that possession of such items does not inherently prove criminal activity.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Torreón officials face fraud and organized crime investigations

Authorities are pursuing the extradition of former notary Fernando “N” from Spain and prosecuting former Torreón officials for organized crime and real estate fraud.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/torren-officials-face-fraud-and-organized-crime-investigations

### 2026-09-26: Coahuila former officials linked to organized crime process

Five former Coahuila public officials, including Torreón's ex-secretary José Elías Gánem, face federal charges for organized crime and money laundering following a UIF investigation.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sinaloa-two-men-charged-with-fentanyl-and-firearm-possession

### 2026-09-15: Torreón officials detained in federal money laundering probe

Federal authorities are investigating alleged money laundering and organized crime in Torreón, involving the detention of former officials and potential links to municipal water services.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/torren-officials-detained-in-federal-money-laundering-probe

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