They link the Bhardwaj network in the Mexican Caribbean with the Sinaloa Cartel and with the trafficking of migrants from Asia, Europe and South America
CANCUN.- The United States Department of the Treasury The United States announced sanctions against the criminal organization Bhardwajbased in Cancun, Quintana Roo.
The sanctions are for their alleged participation in a international network dedicated to human trafficking, drugs, bribery and money laundering.
According to the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the organization, headed by Vikrant Bhardwajwould have illegally introduced thousands of foreigners from Europe, Middle East, South America and Asia towards US territory.
Red Bhardwaj, with operations in Mexico, India and the United Arab Emirates
According to the Treasury statement, Bhardwaj operates a “sophisticated” structure that combines various methods of transportation, by air and by seato move migrants from countries considered a risk to US national security.
The group uses your own yachts, marinas and hotels in Cancun to receive migrants before transferring them to the northern border, using the corridor Tapachula–Cancun–Mexicali.
In this journey, the organization collaborates with the Hernández Salas criminal networkdesignated in 2023 as a transnational criminal organization by the OFAC.
The statement details that the migrants are temporarily housed in hostels and hotels in the Mexican Caribbean before being clandestinely transported to the United States.
Rates per person amount to thousands of dollarsmaking this network one of the most lucrative in the hemisphere.
The US points out links with the Sinaloa Cartel
The Treasury Department also accuses the network of receive operational support from members of the Sinaloa Cartelwhich expands its transportation and protection capacity in Mexican territory.
The organization, the report points out, combines migrant smuggling with drug trafficking and money laundering, which has allowed it to consolidate a presence in Mexico, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
“The human trafficking business in which Bhardwaj is involved generates thousands of dollars per person“said the agency.
Who is Vikrant Bhardwaj?
Bhardwaj is identified as the founder and leader of the group, and allegedly launders money through his real estate, tourism and energy businesses in Mexico, India and the United Arab Emirates.
Who are those sanctioned by the United States government?
Apart from Bhardwaj, who owns dual Indian and Mexican nationalitywere sanctioned three more people and 16 companies linked to the network.
Among those sanctioned are:
- José German Valadez Floresbusinessman and alleged drug trafficker, accused of bribing Mexican officials to facilitate the transfer of migrants.
- Jorge Alejandro Mendoza Villegasformer Quintana Roo police officer with access to the Cancun International Airport, where he would have coordinated the arrival and departure of migrants since 2020.
- Indu Raniwife of Bhardwaj, with dual Indian and Mexican nationality, accused of participating in financial operations and being co-owner of several companies.
Among the blocked companies are Principessa Tour Operator, Gerlifey Electrical Loads and Regulations SA de CVas well as real estate, tourism and energy companies in Mexico, India and Dubai.
As well as V AND V Astillero, VNV Store y Bhardwaj SA de CV in Mexico, and Black Gold Plus Energies Trading L.L.C. in Dubai.
As a result of the sanctions, all assets and interests of designated individuals and companies located in United States or under the control of American citizens are blocked.
Likewise, OFAC warned that any transaction with these entities is prohibited without express authorization from the Treasury.
The Undersecretary of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, John K. Hurleydeclared that these actions seek “end human traffickers” and dismantle its operational capacity.
“The Trump Administration will continue to pursue and dismantle transnational criminal organizations to protect the American people”.
The Treasury stressed that the sanctions are applied under the Executive Order 13581modified by the 13863aimed at transnational criminal organizations.
These measures were coordinated with the DEA, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF) of Mexico, in a joint effort to weaken criminal structures that operate from the Mexican Caribbean.
With information from EFE y The Universal
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