Quintana Roo Notary Council Member Denies Corruption Allegations Over Document Forgery

Chetumal, Quintana Roo — A member of the Quintana Roo Notary Council has distanced the organization from corruption allegations involving the use of forged documents to certify notarial procedures, stating that no notary licenses have been permanently revoked because investigations remain open and some notaries have filed injunctions.

Janine Regalado Ramirez, a council member, said notaries themselves are often victims of document fraud and identity theft. “Notaries are also exposed to many situations involving false documents and identity theft, because on many occasions we cannot determine a person’s identity,” she explained. She noted that biometric measures have been adopted to prevent impersonation or identity theft, and that the biometric program is linked to the INE (National Electoral Institute) to verify the authenticity of documents and individuals. “That’s why I consider that notaries are subject to these circumstances and do not engage in acts of corruption,” she said.

Regalado Ramirez confirmed that the state Government Secretariat, through its Notary Directorate, is conducting investigations to determine responsibilities, but none have been finalized. She reiterated that no notary office has been canceled so far, as some cases remain under investigation for alleged corruption and another involves a notary who withdrew a resignation.

One notary has filed an injunction following allegations of corruption related to document forgery, while another is under investigation after a notary resigned and later reversed that decision.