Journalist Lourdes Mendoza has pointed out several members of the Board of Directors of the La Cruz Azul Cooperative, SCL, for participating in tax crimes and other illicit activities. The company is on the definitive list 69-B of the SAT for issuing tax receipts that support non-existent operations.
According to the journalist, among the alleged individuals involved are José Antonio Marín Gutiérrez and Víctor Manuel Velázquez Rangel, who were appointed as presidents of the Boards of Directors and Surveillance of the Cruz Azul Cooperative after Billy Álvarez's departure. Other members pointed out by Mendoza include María Alejandra Velázquez Paredes, Juan Manuel Briseño González, Jonnathan Julián Molina Suárez, and Rafael Anzures Ortiz.
These executives and treasurers could face accusations of tax fraud and other irregularities related to the cooperative. Two alleged accomplices of Billy Álvarez were arrested in February for tax fraud using 'La Cruz Azul' for their illegal activities. Additionally, a complaint has already been filed with the SAT against Velázquez and Marín, and if found guilty, legal measures will be taken.
The crimes that could be charged against the involved executives and treasurers include tax fraud, arising from the issuance of false tax receipts, concealment, and other illegal acts defined in the Federal Tax Code. It is expected that the relevant investigations will clarify the responsibilities of those involved in these illicit activities in the Cruz Azul Cooperative while a tax audit is conducted for the period 2010-2019 due to the accusations against Billy Álvarez.
