OAXACA CITY, Mexico — Ricardo Ramírez Pérez, the second municipal trustee (síndico) of Oaxaca City, has been arrested following allegations connecting him to a criminal network involved in vehicle theft, modification, and illicit sales across the state’s metropolitan area.
The local official, known by the alias “El Duck,” was apprehended on August 26 outside the “Chu Rasgado” building near the Ciudad Judicial complex in the neighboring municipality of San Bartolo Coyotepec.
Joint Law Enforcement Operation
According to the Oaxaca Attorney General’s Office (FGEO), the arrest was carried out as part of criminal case 0338/2026. The operation involved a coordinated effort among state and federal authorities, including:
- The Oaxaca State Attorney General’s Office (FGEO)
- The Secretariat of the Navy (SEMAR)
- The Secretariat of Security and Public Protection (SSPC)
- The Oaxaca State Police
Investigators claim that evidence gathered in the preliminary inquiry ties Ramírez Pérez directly to an organized ring stealing vehicles, altering their identification details, and reselling them in the region. The former municipal representative for Santa Rosa Panzacola was handed over to the Vehicle Theft Unit of the FGEO shortly after his arrest.
Legal Status and Case Details
Following his apprehension, the control judge who issued the warrant will determine Ramírez Pérez’s legal standing as prosecutors present formal charges for specific vehicle theft offenses.
| Case Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Accused Official | Ricardo Ramírez Pérez (“El Duck”) |
| Position | Second Municipal Trustee (Síndico Segundo) of Oaxaca City |
| Alleged Offense | Involvement in vehicle theft, alteration, and resale network |
| Case Number | 0338/2026 |
| Primary Jurisdiction | Oaxaca Metropolitan Area |
Local authorities stated that investigations remain ongoing to identify potential co-conspirators and dismantle the remaining operations of the vehicle theft network in Oaxaca’s central valley region.
Source: El Universal
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