Mexico arrests witness in "El Mayo" Zambada kidnapping case, accused of hiding homicide evidence

Mexico's Attorney General's Office (FGR) has arrested Fausto Corrales, a key figure potentially linked to the alleged kidnapping of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada in July 2024. The arrest took place in Mexico City.

Corrales faces charges of obstruction of justice and making false statements to authorities. The investigation suggests he may have been present during the meeting where "El Mayo" Zambada was allegedly abducted. According to the FGR, Corrales provided contradictory statements and withheld crucial information about the events, thereby hindering the investigation into the murder of Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda in Culiacán, Sinaloa.

The FGR stated that Corrales's actions impeded the clarification of the case. His detention is viewed as a significant development in one of the primary lines of investigation. The case is described as complex, with implications extending to national sovereignty and security.

The arrest was carried out by specialized units of the FGR, including the Federal Ministerial Police and INTERPOL, highlighting the seriousness and complexity of the investigation.