Mexico Extradites “B” to Canada on Fraud Charges

Mexico City, Mexico — The Attorney General's Office of the Republic (FGR) announced that this Wednesday it completed the extradition of Martín "B" to the government of Canada, in compliance with the Mexico-Canada Extradition Treaty. According to the formal request, the Court of the Province of Quebec requires him for the crimes of criminal association, smuggling, and tax fraud.

Case Background

Between 2017 and 2019, Martín "B" allegedly participated in an organization dedicated to introducing contraband merchandise into Canada. The goods were subject to tariffs or whose importation was prohibited, controlled, or regulated by that country's Customs Act.

The wanted individual was detained in July 2024 in Cozumel, Quintana Roo. After the corresponding judicial processes, the Government of Mexico authorized his extradition.

The Handover

The handover of the extradited individual took place at the Mexico City International Airport, where FGR agents placed him under the custody of the officers designated by Canada for his transport.

International Cooperation

The FGR stated that this action strengthens the mechanisms of judicial cooperation between Mexico and Canada, especially in the fight against organized crime, smuggling, and tax fraud.

"The #FGR, in compliance with the Extradition Treaty between Mexico and Canada, handed over in extradition to the government of that country Martín 'B', a Canadian national required for the crimes of criminal association, smuggling, and tax fraud," the FGR stated in a social media post.