Former Jiquipilco candidate held in fuel inquiry
By Cartel Insider Wire Desk · Edited by Mica Treviño
Original reporting: Infobae México
What happened
Federal searches yielded four preliminary arrests and 79,516 liters of fuel; investigators are examining a possible Polotitlán connection.
Reporting and context
Federal authorities arrested businessman and former Jiquipilco mayoral candidate Sandro Iván “N” during an investigation into an alleged stolen-fuel network in the State of Mexico, according to Infobae México. The operation took place early on November 13, with results announced the following day.
Infobae México reported that searches of 10 properties in Jiquipilco and Calimaya led to four preliminary arrests and the seizure of 79,516 liters of fuel. The FGR led the operation with support from federal security authorities, the navy, National Guard and Pemex Logística specialists. Reports on the investigation said authorities obtained 11 arrest warrants, including one for an active National Guard member suspected of protecting the network.
Investigators allege that the operation extracted, stored, transported and sold illicit fuel. At a LUGOGAS service station in Jiquipilco linked in the report to the Rivas group, agents found three storage tanks with capacities of 100,000, 60,000 and 40,000 liters. Those figures describe tank capacity, rather than additional quantities seized.
At another property in Manzana Cuarta, authorities found two tankers connected by a hose and a stationary tank holding approximately 3,500 liters. Eight empty tankers belonging to Transporte Lugo Gas were placed under guard at a warehouse in Rancho El Mezón, Calimaya. These findings were reported as part of the same investigation.
Authorities also reported seizing vehicles, four handguns, 80 rounds of 9mm ammunition, eight magazines, 30 mobile phones, computers, USB drives, a drone and documents. The cash seizure totaled 535,339.50 pesos, the outlet reported.
Investigators are examining a possible connection between Sandro Iván “N” and an illegal fuel tap on family property in Polotitlán, as well as possible illicit financial transactions and distribution links in other states. The newspaper identifies him as Sandro Iván Hernández Rivas, publicly known as Iván Rivas, who ran for Jiquipilco mayor with Movimiento Ciudadano in 2024. Federal prosecutors were continuing their inquiries and seeking to execute outstanding arrest warrants.
Original publication: Infobae México.