Carlos de la Mora Lizama, a notary public in Yucatán, is under investigation by Mexico’s Ministry of Finance (SHCP) and the Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF) for alleged tax evasion and money laundering through the creation of shell companies, raising serious concerns about corruption and organized crime links in the state.
Key Facts
- Subject: Carlos de la Mora Lizama, head of Notary Public No. 122 in Izamal.
- Investigating bodies: Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público (SHCP) and Unidad de Inteligencia Financiera (UIF).
- Charges: Tax evasion, money laundering, and participation in fraudulent property schemes.
- Date of report: March 13, 2026.
Allegations
- Tax evasion schemes: De la Mora allegedly avoided paying taxes on property deeds, falsified receipts, and openly offered “fiscal planning” services to defraud the government.
- Shell companies: He is accused of certifying the creation of “factureras” (fake invoice companies) used to launder money for organized crime groups.
- Key associate: A figure known as “La Vicky” reportedly issued invoices for non-existent services to help justify illicit expenses.
- Illegal practices: He allegedly operated an alternate office in Ciudad Caucel to legalize signatures, bypassing regulations that require him to work from Izamal.
Past Involvement
- During the administration of Rolando Zapata Bello, De la Mora was linked to the illegal dispossession of coastal properties, allegedly validating fraudulent transfers orchestrated by Mario Peraza Ramírez and Roberto Rodríguez Asaf.
Implications
- Legal: If proven, the charges could lead to criminal prosecution and revocation of his notary license.
- Economic: The case highlights how fraudulent notarial practices can facilitate large-scale property theft and financial crimes.
- Political: The scandal revives scrutiny of past administrations and their ties to corruption networks in Yucatán.
Conclusion
The investigation into Carlos de la Mora Lizama underscores the systemic challenges of combating financial crime in Yucatán, where notarial offices have allegedly been used to shield illicit operations. Authorities now face pressure to ensure accountability and prevent further misuse of legal institutions for organized crime.
Source: Sol Yucatan
