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Miss Universe Co-Owner's Accounts Frozen Amid Trafficking Probe

12/6/2025

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Mexico’s anti-money laundering office has frozen Raúl Rocha Cantú’s bank accounts, Miss Universe co-owner, amid a probe into drugs and arms trafficking.
The move followed a court arrest warrant for Thai co-owner of Miss Universe Organization in a fraud case.
Rocha Cantú has faced an investigation since November 2024 for organized crime and co-owned Casino Royale, attacked in 2011 with 52 deaths.
Miss Universe Organization has not commented on allegations.

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Mexico’s anti-money laundering office has frozen Raúl Rocha Cantú’s bank accounts, Miss Universe co-owner, amid a probe into drugs and arms trafficking.
The move followed a court arrest warrant for Thai co-owner of Miss Universe Organization in a fraud case.
Rocha Cantú has faced an investigation since November 2024 for organized crime and co-owned Casino Royale, attacked in 2011 with 52 deaths.
Miss Universe Organization has not commented on allegations.