Businessman Accused of Assault Faces 18 Fraud Complaints in Mexico

Businessman Jorge Octavio Cortez Jiménez is facing serious accusations, including physical assault in Mexico City and extensive real estate fraud in Mazatlán, Sinaloa. The Sinaloa Attorney General's Office has confirmed 18 accredited complaints against his real estate company, with three cases progressing to initial hearings for charges.

These allegations stem from breaches of contract for apartments and residences, with many investors, both local and foreign, having already settled payments. The company, Universal Inmobiliario y de Industria, reportedly began construction on projects like "Citadel" and Torres Triana after receiving down payments and full settlements from 77 clients. However, construction delays led to customer protests and formal complaints starting in April 2025.

Cortez Jiménez is also under investigation by Mexico City authorities for an incident where he allegedly assaulted and insulted a hotel receptionist, an event captured on surveillance cameras. The fraud complaints in Mazatlán date back to 2025 and 2026, with the attorney general's office continuing to build cases for the remaining complaints.

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The complaints against this person's real estate company date back to the years 2025 and 2026, of which 18 have been accredited, and in three of them we are awaiting the initial hearing for the formulation of charges.