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Three men face extortion charges over threats to two Mexico City businesses
Mexico City prosecutors brought extortion cases against three men over threats to two local businesses.
The victims were the owners of a music school in Polanco and a cafe in Axotla.
The callers claimed to represent La Unión Tepito, a criminal group, and demanded payments from the owners.
The music school owner paid 80,000 pesos after threats that the school and its students would be attacked; the cafe owner transferred 3,300 pesos after being threatened.
Investigators traced money from both businesses to accounts linked to the accused, including an account in Noé “N”’s name.
A judge ordered the three men to face trial proceedings on qualified extortion charges; the cases are based on evidence gathered by prosecutors and investigators.
Three men were linked to trial on aggravated extortion charges over threats against a music academy and a cafe in Mexico City.
The alleged victims were the owners of businesses in Polanco and Axotla.
Investigators said money from both businesses was transferred to bank accounts in the name of Noé “N”.
The alleged threats began in July 2025 and included demands for payments and threats of violence.
The three men were arrested in October 2026 in Mexico City and the State of Mexico.
- Who
- Noé “N”, Erick “N” and José Martín “N” were linked to trial on extortion charges.
- What
- They are accused of extorting two businesses and threatening their owners.
- When
- The alleged extortion began in July 2025. The three men were arrested in October 2026.
- Where
- A music academy in Polanco and a cafe in Axotla, both in Mexico City.
- Why
- The men allegedly demanded money from the businesses.
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The owner of a music academy in Polanco received a call demanding 50,000 pesos.
The owner of a cafe in Axotla received a call demanding 20,000 pesos.
Threats against the music academy continued for about five months.
Erick “N” was arrested in La Magdalena Contreras.
José Martín “N” was arrested in Nezahualcóyotl, State of Mexico.
Noé “N” was found in Iztapalapa.
- Defendants
- Noé “N”, Erick “N” and José Martín “N
- Charges
- Aggravated extortion
- Music academy
- Polanco, Miguel Hidalgo borough
- Cafe
- Axotla, Álvaro Obregón borough
- Payments from academy owner
- 80,000 pesos
- Payments from cafe owner
- 3,300 pesos