Former Cruz Azul executive, Guillermo Álvarez Cuevas, was arrested at his home on charges of money laundering for 114 million pesos and organized crime. A federal judge linked him to the process, accusing him of leading a criminal group that diverted funds from the Cooperative through seven shell companies between 2011 and 2017. Álvarez Cuevas will serve his detention in the Altiplano prison in Almoloya. In a statement, the businessman asserted his innocence and is confident that his case will be resolved to return to his position on the team's board at La Noria.
This case involving Guillermo Álvarez does not affect the club, as his name had long been disconnected from Cruz Azul's operations in Liga MX, so the investigation should not have repercussions on the celeste team. The Attorney General's Office issued a new arrest warrant against him for the alleged purchase of false tax receipts worth nearly 92 million pesos, granting four months for a complementary financial investigation regarding the case of the 79-year-old businessman.
Since 2020, Guillermo "N" remained a fugitive from justice, being sought by Interpol in 196 countries after leaving the club. The charges against him include operations with illicit proceeds and fraud. In his last public appearance in 2023, the former Cruz Azul executive participated in an interview with TUDN journalist David Faitelson.
