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Former Chihuahua Governor Arrested for $5 Million Money Laundering

12/9/2025

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Cesar Duarte, former governor of Chihuahua, Mexico, was arrested on December 8 for alleged money laundering, per the attorney general's office.
He allegedly diverted more than 96 million pesos from government funds during 2010–2016.
He is on parole and will be moved to a maximum-security prison in the State of Mexico.
Duarte was extradited to Mexico in June 2022 after U.S. detention since July 2020.

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Cesar Duarte, former governor of Chihuahua, Mexico, was arrested on December 8 for alleged money laundering, per the attorney general's office.
He allegedly diverted more than 96 million pesos from government funds during 2010–2016.
He is on parole and will be moved to a maximum-security prison in the State of Mexico.
Duarte was extradited to Mexico in June 2022 after U.S. detention since July 2020.