ICE Deports Corrupt Governor Convicted of Money Laundering to Mexico

Providing further context, DEA Special Agent Daniel C. Comeaux emphasized, “We will maintain a strict zero tolerance policy for individuals who exploit their authority for personal gain at the expense of our communities. This sentence underscores our ongoing dedication to holding accountable those who abuse that power.”

Expanding on this matter, Comeaux stated, “The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), HSI, IRS-CI, and FBI, in conjunction with our state, local, and international law enforcement partners, acted as a force multiplier in this case, collaborating to eliminate the threat of corrupt money entering our country.”

Providing an alternative viewpoint, Craig Larrabee from Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) remarked, “HSI is committed to disrupting and dismantling transnational criminal organizations that threaten U.S. national security, including any corrupt public officials who exploit their positions for criminal benefit,” further noting, “HSI is resolute in its mission to investigate individuals engaged in criminal activities and those who launder their illicit profits within the United States.”

Revealing the financial dimensions of Ruvalcaba’s criminal organization, Rodrick J. Benton from the IRS-CI’s Houston Field Office stated, “IRS-Criminal Investigation (CI) special agents possess expertise in tracing the flow of money in financial crimes, and we discovered a significant amount of money that assisted in dismantling Yarrington’s criminal operation.”

Expanding on this matter, special agent Benton remarked, “Collaborating with various law enforcement agencies, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and other U.S. and international partners ensures that U.S. taxpayers understand that justice is a universal principle and that no criminal is beyond reach.”

Condemning the corrupt politician, FBI agent Oliver E. Rich Jr. asserted, “This individual exploited his position to enrich himself at the cost of those who placed their trust in him. Today’s sentencing acts as a strong reminder to any corrupt official that such actions will not be tolerated. The FBI is dedicated to partnering with our law enforcement colleagues to hold corrupt officials accountable to the communities they pledged to serve.