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The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on individuals and companies linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel for a fuel theft and tax evasion scheme generating millions annually. Treasury also issued an alert to financial institutions about red flags for fuel smuggling from the U.S. into Mexico, as the cartel expands beyond drug trafficking.

The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on two Mexican men and nine companies linked to fuel theft and tax evasion for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, while issuing a bank alert to identify fuel smuggling red flags. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized the cartel's expansion beyond drug trafficking to generate revenue.

The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on two Mexican men and nine companies linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel for involvement in a fuel theft ring. It also issued a bank alert highlighting red flags for fuel smuggling and tax evasion schemes. The Treasury Secretary emphasized the cartel’s expansion beyond drug trafficking, while the DEA noted its presence in 21 Mexican states.

The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on two Mexican men and nine companies linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (JNGC) for involvement in a fuel theft ring evading Mexican taxes. Treasury also issued a bank alert to financial institutions warning of fuel smuggling schemes tied to the cartel, which has expanded beyond drug trafficking to generate revenue.

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