Former Mexican Governor Yarrington Deported After Money Laundering Conviction

Tomas Jesus Yarrington Ruvalcaba, a former governor of Tamaulipas and presidential candidate in Mexico, was deported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after serving a 108-month sentence for money laundering. Yarrington, 68, was removed from a federal prison in Illinois and turned over to Mexican authorities at the San Ysidro Port of Entry. He faces serious charges in Mexico, including organized crime and transactions with illegally obtained resources, stemming from his acceptance of bribes during his tenure as governor from 1999 to 2005. After pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering in 2021, Yarrington had been in U.S. custody since he was apprehended in Italy in 2017. His actions included using bribery funds to purchase properties and assets in the United States, which he attempted to conceal through nominee buyers. The deportation was facilitated by various U.S. agencies, highlighting the collaborative effort in addressing cross-border crime.