The corruption network linked to former Mexican Secretary of Public Security Genaro García Luna continues to come apart as another key individual has been drawn into the case. On June 3, 2026, the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) detained Antonio Molina Díaz, the former General Coordinator for Prevention and Social Rehabilitation, for his alleged role in the diversion of public resources during the construction of eight Federal Centers for Social Rehabilitation (CEFEREOS) between 2013 and 2018.
Allegations of Public Fund Misuse
Molina is alleged to have been involved in diverting government resources within a financial scheme directed by García Luna, with the inquiry emphasizing his authorization of contracts exceeding 5 billion pesos, funds that García Luna’s close collaborators, including Jonathan Alexis Weinberg and Mauricio Samuel Weinberg, purportedly routed through international networks. These agreements pertained to the development of federal prisons in Durango, Oaxaca, Morelos, Chiapas, Guanajuato, Sonora, and Michoacán, and the FGR reports that the money was moved through fraudulent intermediaries.
The Arrest in Mexico City
Agents from the Criminal Investigation Agency (AIC) apprehended Molina in the Miguel Hidalgo borough of Mexico City. Authorities seized multiple forged identification documents, mobile phones, and cash totaling an undisclosed amount in both pesos and U.S. dollars. Molina was subsequently transferred to the Federal Criminal Justice Center at CEFERESO No. 1, commonly known as “Altiplano,” in the State of Mexico.
Previous Criminal Links
Prior to this case, Molina served with the National Migration Institute (INM), overseeing migration control and verification. During his tenure, he was linked to the 2023 tragedy in Ciudad Juárez, where a fire in a detention center killed 40 individuals and left 27 others severely injured. Although Molina faced legal scrutiny for the incident, he was not detained at the time and was able to remain free while the case was underway.
Wider Repercussions of the Inquiry
This recent arrest forms part of a broader investigation into corruption involving García Luna, several federal agencies, and affiliated businesses. Among the implicated companies is Nunvav Inc., which received contracts in 2012 totaling $233 million from the federal prison administration agency (OADPRS). These funds were allegedly siphoned off to García Luna and his network.
Corruption’s Growing Influence
Molina’s case stands among numerous others connected to a far‑reaching investigation that now encompasses more than 60 officials, and the continuing review led by the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for Organized Crime (FEMDO) highlights how intricate García Luna’s corruption network was, functioning across various sectors and apparently extending into the uppermost levels of government throughout earlier administrations.
The arrest further exposes the depths of corruption within Mexico’s penal and security systems, raising serious questions about oversight, accountability, and the long-term impact of such schemes on public trust.
Source: EL PAÍS – https://elpais.com/mexico/2026-06-04/la-fiscalia-detiene-al-excoordinador-de-prisiones-federales-por-una-trama-de-corrupcion-ligada-a-genaro-garcia-luna.htm
