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Jalisco Police Arrest Three FBI Wanted Men for Crypto Fraud

Jalisco authorities arrested three men wanted by the FBI for cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering in coordinated operations.

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Police in Jalisco detained three men wanted by the FBI for cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering in the United States. [1] Three US citizens were detained in Jalisco, Mexico, on September 3, 2026, for their alleged involvement in an electronic fraud scheme using cryptocurrencies and money laundering operations. [2] Juan Pablo Hernández González, Secretary of State Public Security in Jalisco, stated that the three individuals, identified as Sergio 'N', Eduardo 'N', and Julián 'N', have been on a US search warrant since 2025. [3] The suspects must answer to the California state court in the United States for charges of electronic fraud, conspiracy to launder money, and money laundering operations. [4] After verifying their identities, the three men were transferred to Guadalajara International Airport and placed at the disposal of the National Institute of Migration (INM) for extradition to the United States. [5] The operation to capture the suspects was conducted in Guadalajara and Zapopan with participation from specialized units of the Jalisco Police and information provided by the US Marshals Service. [6] The three men had outstanding arrest warrants issued by a California District Court in October 2025. [7]
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  1. Police in Jalisco detained three men wanted by the FBI for cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering in the United States. · El Economista
  2. Three US citizens were detained in Jalisco, Mexico, on September 3, 2026, for their alleged involvement in an electronic fraud scheme using cryptocurrencies and money laundering operations. · El Imparcial
  3. Juan Pablo Hernández González, Secretary of State Public Security in Jalisco, stated that the three individuals, identified as Sergio 'N', Eduardo 'N', and Julián 'N', have been on a US search warrant since 2025. · El Economista
  4. The suspects must answer to the California state court in the United States for charges of electronic fraud, conspiracy to launder money, and money laundering operations. · El Economista
  5. After verifying their identities, the three men were transferred to Guadalajara International Airport and placed at the disposal of the National Institute of Migration (INM) for extradition to the United States. · El Imparcial
  6. The operation to capture the suspects was conducted in Guadalajara and Zapopan with participation from specialized units of the Jalisco Police and information provided by the US Marshals Service. · El Imparcial
  7. The three men had outstanding arrest warrants issued by a California District Court in October 2025. · El Imparcial
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