SEMAR arrests alleged money-laundering network leader in Mexico City with 43 million pesos seized, Digi Mart USA News (Mexico City, Mexico): Members of the Secretariat of the Navy (SEMAR), the Federal Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC) and the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) detained Bojun “N”, alias “El Chino,” a 41-year-old alleged leader of a money-laundering network, during a search in the Miguel Hidalgo borough of Mexico City.
Authorities seized more than 43 million pesos in cash during the operation. Omar Hamid Garcia Harfuch, head of the Federal SSPC, reported the arrest on November 4, 2026.
According to the Security Cabinet, officials secured 920,000 dollars and 26,976,000 pesos in cash at the property, amounts equivalent together to approximately 43.72 million pesos.
Officers also seized cell phones, documents, several migration credentials, quantities of drugs, a digital scale, a bill-counting machine, watches, cartridges and vehicles.
Investigations indicate the detainee acts as a money launderer for a group involved in extortion and human trafficking in Mexico City, Tijuana, Baja California, and Cancun, Quintana Roo.
In a post on X, Garcia Harfuch said Bojun “N” was identified as the alleged leader of a money-laundering network serving a criminal organization and linked to extortion of merchants and human trafficking.
Garcia Harfuch thanked the authorities of Mexico City and the capital’s Citizen Security Secretariat (SSC) for their cooperation. He said the investigations into the cell are continuing and that authorities will keep pursuing the financial structures of criminal organizations.
The detainee was informed of his legal rights and, along with the money and seized items, was placed at the disposal of the federal Public Ministry agent, who will continue the corresponding investigations.
