Federal authorities in Mexico have apprehended Ricardo Thompson Navarro, a partner of former Baja California Governor Ernesto Ruffo Appel, in connection with “huachicol fiscal.” The arrest follows the detention of Ruffo Appel, who is being held on charges related to organized crime and huachicol fiscal.
The investigations center on the illegal importation and distribution of fuel. According to reports, Ernesto ‘N’ has been moved to the CDMX to face charges.
The Arrest of Ernesto Ruffo Appel
Ernesto Ruffo Appel, a former governor of Baja California and the first opposition candidate to defeat the PRI, was taken into custody. The charges against the former governor involve alleged involvement in organized crime and huachicol fiscal.
Federal authorities confirmed the transfer of the former governor to Mexico City.
Ricardo Thompson Navarro and the Fuel Investigation
The “huachicol fiscal” phenomenon involves the illicit importation of fuel.