Dolphin Company Distances Itself From Former CEO After Arrest in Cancún

Cancún, Quintana Roo — The Dolphin Company has distanced itself from its former chief executive following his arrest in Cancún, stating that Eduardo Albor Villanueva left the company nearly a year ago and no longer has any role in its administration or operations.

The company issued a statement on February 13, 2026, saying it was aware of reports about Albor’s detention and clarifying that his employment ended in March 2025. The firm said it has since appointed a new management team to oversee operations while it completes a financial restructuring process.

Authorities arrested Albor, a shareholder and former CEO of Dolphin Discovery, on Thursday on Uxmal Avenue in Cancún’s Supermanzana 3 neighborhood. National Guard officers and State Prosecutor’s Office investigators participated in the operation.

The arrest came after Mexico’s National Banking and Securities Commission froze the company’s bank accounts over suspected money laundering. The State Prosecutor’s Office has not confirmed whether Albor’s detention is directly related to the financial regulator’s allegations.

In its statement, The Dolphin Company said its current leadership includes independent director Steven Strom of Denebrook Global Advisors and restructuring director Robert Wagtastrand of Riveron Management Services, who are managing the company during the restructuring.

The company also noted that on January 23, its operating entity Controladora Dolphin sought legal protection through an injunction, which was reportedly denied. The statement concluded by thanking employees, customers, and business partners for their support and indicating the restructuring process is nearing completion.