The network involving officials and former officials of the Federal Consumer Protection Agency ( Profeco ), who extorted gas station owners, also includes individuals working in the Interior Ministry and Pemex, according to advances in the investigation carried out by the Attorney General’s Office (FGR).

A copy of the investigation, obtained by La Silla Rota, indicates that the Special Prosecutor’s Office for Hydrocarbon Crimes will file charges against at least 20 Profeco officials who extorted around 6,000 gas stations nationwide.

As La Silla Rota previously reported, the FGR is investigating possible acts of corruption involving two former Profeco heads, Ricardo Sheffield and David Aguilar Romero.

The case began after testimony from “Pablo,” a former Profeco employee, who d

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