Federal Forces arrested a Swedish criminal leader and his main operator in Mexico.
The pair amassed a fortune by laundering money through the construction of luxury properties in Cancún and Mérida, as well as through cryptocurrency transfers.
The detainee was identified as Mikael Michalis, 27, known by the alias “El Griego.” According to information from the Security Cabinet, the suspect was the subject of an arrest warrant and had an Interpol red notice.
According to authorities, “El Griego” is identified as the leader of the Dalen criminal group and as a generator of violence in Europe, primarily involved in arms trafficking, drug trafficking, and money laundering.
Captured alongside him was Tomás Alejandro, identified as his main operator in Mexico and in charge of the money laundering operations.
Investigations indicate that the money laundering operations were carried out through two main channels: Real Estate Investment:
Construction and rental of high-end properties in Cancún, Quintana Roo, and Mérida, Yucatán
Digital Assets: Use of cryptocurrency transfers to move illicit funds
This capture highlights the use of Mexican tourist destinations and financial technologies by international criminal organizations to hide profits.
