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Treasury imposes sanctions on Mexicans tied to CJNG fuel theft ring

Treasury cracks down on Jalisco New Generation Cartel over fuel theftUS imposes sanctions on Mexicans, entities tied to Mexican fuel smuggling network

The U.S. Treasury sanctioned two Mexican men and multiple companies linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel for operating a fuel theft ring that evaded Mexican taxes.

The actions, taken on June 30, 2026, target individuals involved in transportation and financial services accused of stealing millions of dollars in fuel.

This move matters as it demonstrates U.S. efforts to disrupt cartel-linked economic crimes that cross national borders.

  • Mexico's fuel theft rings have historically generated over $1 billion annually for criminal groups.
  • The Jalisco New Generation Cartel was founded in 2010 during a split from a larger Guadalajara-based organization.
  • U.S. sanctions against CJNG members have been used since 2019 to target financial networks supporting the cartel.