Jesús Puente, operator of 'Los Petrofactureros,' arrested in NL; network linked to three companies investigated for fuel theft

Federal authorities have arrested Jesús Ricardo Puente in Nuevo León, identifying him as a key operator within the "Los Petrofactureros" network. The operation involved simultaneous searches in San Pedro Garza García, Monterrey, Escobedo, and Salinas Victoria.

Investigations indicate Puente is part of a network composed of individuals and over 40 companies. These entities allegedly simulate activities in the logistics, energy, and transport sectors, lacking any actual infrastructure. This network is reportedly linked to at least three companies under investigation for hydrocarbon-related crimes and illicit financial operations.

During the searches, authorities seized a significant amount of assets, including ATVs, personal vehicles, 42 semi-trucks, 13 cargo trucks, dump trucks, two backhoe loaders, a bucket truck, and 62 cylindrical containers. They also secured properties, including a yard used for maneuvering and transfer operations, along with various documents and objects related to the alleged crimes. The Federal Public Ministry, attached to the Specialized Prosecutor's Office in Organized Crime (FEMDO), requested these searches as part of ongoing efforts to combat hydrocarbon-related offenses.