Sanctions & AML

FinCEN Updates Alert on Cartel Fuel Smuggling and Tax Evasion

July 2, 2026

The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued an updated alert concerning fuel smuggling operations conducted by cartels based in Mexico, specifically mentioning the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG). This recent warning builds upon a previous alert issued by FinCEN in May 2025, providing further information on these illicit schemes.

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