Miss Universe: Raúl Rocha caught in Monaco flaunting his wealth while wanted by Mexican authorities for money laundering

Raúl Rocha Cantú, co-owner of Miss Universe, was filmed in Monaco with his wife and children while wanted by Mexican authorities in an organized crime case. The video was published by a fashion blogger. Class of Palm BeachThe video shows the Mexican businessman on the street, caught off guard during a vox pop segment focused on luxury clothing. The scene is rather embarrassing: Raúl Rocha appears with his family in one of the world's wealthiest locations, surrounded by high-end clothing, jewelry, and accessories, while his assets are frozen in Mexico.

When asked about his outfit, his wife said: Saint Laurent and a Birkin bag

In the video, the blogger first addresses Raúl Rocha's wife. Surprised by the question, she describes what she's wearing, specifically mentioning clothes. Saint Laurent and appears with a bag Hermès BirkinA rare and extremely expensive model. The video also shows the couple's children, also dressed in luxury clothing. The overall image is of a family flaunting a very high standard of living, right there on the street in Monaco. In principle, nothing is shocking: everyone dresses as they please. The problem is that Raúl Rocha has had his assets frozen by the Mexican justice system following prosecutions for his ties to cartels, money laundering, and drug and fuel trafficking. And in this context, displaying an ostentatious lifestyle takes on a different meaning…

Raúl Rocha questioned about his watch

The blogger then turns to Raúl Rocha Cantú and asks him about his watch. Caught in the same video, the Miss Universe co-owner, who seems embarrassed but can't avoid the question, replies that he is wearing a watch. Van Cleef & ArpelsOnce again, the response, banal in a fashion video, takes on a much more embarrassing dimension in light of her legal situation in Mexico.

Raúl Rocha is wanted by Mexican authorities

As a reminder, Raúl Rocha is the subject of a Mexican legal investigation into suspected fraud. money laundering, drug trafficking, arms trafficking and illegal fuel traffickingMexican authorities suspect him of being linked to a criminal organization active in hydrocarbon trafficking, a sensitive issue in Mexico where fuel theft and illegal resale are associated with corruption networks and cartels. Arrest proceedings have been initiated against him. Mexican authorities consider him untraceable after he failed to appear for several summonses and the addresses provided to the authorities have not led to his whereabouts.

His accounts frozen in Mexico

Raúl Rocha Cantú's bank accounts have been frozen by the Mexican Financial Intelligence Unit as part of this investigation. This asset freeze targets financial transactions deemed suspicious by the authorities. The decision was made while the businessman is already at the center of a legal case concerning alleged links to criminal networks.

A moment of luxury turned embarrassing

What was meant to be a simple fashion video turned into an embarrassing scene. On one side: Monaco, Saint Laurent, Birkin, Van Cleef & Arpels, an elegant family, and obvious signs of wealth. On the other: a businessman on the run, wanted in Mexico, frozen bank accounts, and an investigation into money laundering, drug trafficking, arms trafficking, and fuel smuggling. Raúl Rocha wasn't questioned about his legal troubles. He was only filmed focusing on his appearance and accessories. But in the end, the result is almost worse…