Mexico City — Mexico’s Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF) reported a 46.8% increase in financial crime complaints during the first five months of 2026 compared to the same period last year.
The UIF, part of the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, filed 91 complaints against 1,128 individuals for alleged money laundering, corruption, and tax fraud. This compares to 62 complaints in the same period of 2025.
The agency also issued 96 agreements to add individuals to its Blocked Persons List as a precautionary measure to prevent risks to the financial system.
During January through May, the UIF received more than 4 million reports of vulnerable activities, with transactions involving service cards, vouchers, and electronic wallets being the most common. Virtual asset transactions, including cryptocurrencies, ranked third in frequency among alerts for potential money laundering.
The UIF is currently facing 508 amparo lawsuits against its measures, as well as 53 administrative litigation cases. The agency also held 87 hearings with individuals subject to financial blocking and faced 20 definitive suspensions that forced the unblocking of accounts.
Officials highlighted the growth of virtual asset transactions as a new challenge in preventing financial crimes, and said authorities continue to strengthen oversight mechanisms to detect and prevent illicit activities in Mexico’s financial system.
