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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Michael Kunzelman

Mexican cartel member accused of faking his death sentenced to nearly 12 years

A Mexican drug cartel member, who dramatically faked his own death to evade capture, has been sentenced to more than 11 years in a U.S. prison for his role in laundering money for one of Mexico’s most violent narcotics trafficking organisations.

Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa was apprehended in California in November 2024, living under a false identity.

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