Simón Levy: Who is he and what is he accused of in Mexico?

The former Undersecretary of Tourism, Simón “N” He was back in the public eye after denying on social networks that he was detained, despite the fact that the Mexico City Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that there are two arrest warrants in force against him.

According to the Attorney General’s Office of Mexico City (FGJCDMX), both criminal proceedings arise from the former official’s failure to attend court hearings. lThe first investigation, initiated in December 2021, is related to crimes against the environment and responsibility of directors responsible for the work, due to the construction of a property that did not comply with regulations. Simon did not attend the hearings called in August 2022 and in August of this year.

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The second arrest warrant dates from November 2021 and is linked to a case of threats and intentional damage to other people’s property. According to the Prosecutor’s Office, the former undersecretary accumulated five absences between December 2021 and October 2022, which led to the arrest warrant issued on August 4, 2022, which remains in force.

During the morning of Wednesday, October 29, information circulated about Simón’s alleged detention in Portugal, a version that he himself denied through his Later, the communicator confirmed the authenticity of the video call and shared images of the virtual meeting.

However, This afternoon the Prosecutor’s Office announced the legal situation of Simón, “who was detained in Portugal for extradition purposes and is currently subject to precautionary measures while the extradition procedure continues in that country.”

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