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Anticorruption Bans ISSSTE Official for 10 Years Over $913,000 Embezzlement

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • An administrative assistant at ISSSTE's Guanajuato branch has been banned from public service for 10 years for embezzling over 913,000 pesos.
  • The funds were improperly transferred to a third party via check without legal justification.
  • The Secretariat of Anticorruption and Good Government reaffirms its commitment to eradicating corruption and promoting ethical public service.

A public servant has been disqualified from holding public office for a decade after being found guilty of embezzling public funds. The Secretariat of Anticorruption and Good Government announced the sanction against an administrative assistant at the Guanajuato branch of the Institute of Social Security and Services for State Workers (ISSSTE).

The investigation, conducted by the Internal Control Body at ISSSTE, provided evidence proving a serious infraction. The Federal Administrative Justice Tribunal imposed the 10-year ban on Ruth L. for assigning public resources totaling 913,952.32 pesos to an external party via check, an action lacking any legal foundation.

the sanction was imposed by the Federal Administrative Justice Tribunal to Ruth L, administrative assistant in the State Representation Guanajuato, for assigning public resources to a third party alien to the institution, through a check for the amount of 913 thousand 952 pesos 32 cents without legal foundation.

· Secretariat of Anticorruption and Good GovernmentDetailing the specific infraction and the amount of funds diverted by the public servant.

According to the Secretariat, the sanctioned individual retains the right to appeal the decision. Should an appeal be filed, the Secretariat stated it would defend the resolution with the same rigor applied during the investigation, ensuring the process remains lawful and evidence-based while protecting the rights of the affected individual.

The Secretariat also extended an invitation to the public to report any conduct contrary to the principles of legality, respect, and integrity through its online portal. It reiterated its dedication to combating corruption in public life, promoting ethics, honesty, and integrity to bolster trust in institutions, aligning with the National Development Plan 2025-2030.

the sanctioned person has the right to appeal and, in case of doing so, the Secretariat will defend the resolution with the same firmness with which the case was investigated, that is, adhering to the law, backed by evidence and prioritizing the protection of the affected person's rights.

· Secretariat of Anticorruption and Good GovernmentExplaining the process and the Secretariat's commitment to defending the ruling if appealed.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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