Nayarit Men Rescued in Chetumal Labor Scam Probe

Chetumal, Mexico — The Quintana Roo State Attorney General's Office (FGE) has reported that three men from Nayarit—Jack Iván Ibarra Mendoza, Juan Alejandro Delgado González, and Roberto Carlos Corona Ramos—were found alive after being illegally deprived of their liberty in Chetumal, Quintana Roo.

According to the FGE, the victims were forcibly removed from the hotel where they were staying by individuals allegedly linked to criminal activities. Thanks to search efforts by the FGE's International Group, the three men from Nayarit were located and will be returned to their families in their home state.

A Potential Case of Labor Deception

Authorities recalled that on September 23, six other men from Nayarit were found near the Chetumal bus terminal after disappearing under similar circumstances. All had arrived in Quintana Roo in July to work at the same hotel, which reinforces the hypothesis of a false recruitment scheme.

The FGE is continuing its investigation to identify those responsible and clarify the facts. All evidence points to a modus operandi of labor deception with possible links to organized crime.

STPS Warns of Risks from Fake Job Offers

The acting head of the Secretariat of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS) in Quintana Roo, Verónica Salinas Mozo, stated that she has no record of formal complaints of forced recruitment in the state, though she acknowledged the seriousness of the case involving the nine men from Nayarit.

Salinas Mozo urged citizens to verify the legitimacy of job offers, especially those disseminated on social media. She also advised using only the official channels of the Employment Service.

"We recommend that people approach our offices or use the official channels to avoid falling for falsehoods or risks," she emphasized.

The official assured that if a case of labor deception or forced recruitment is presented, the STPS will immediately refer it to the State Attorney General's Office to initiate the corresponding investigations. Authorities are calling on job seekers to stay informed and not to trust suspicious offers that promise high salaries or unclear conditions.