Érick Silva Santos
Erick Silva Santos | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 January 1970 Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Political party | PRI |
Érick Agustín Silva Santos (born 13 January 1970) is a Mexican politician affiliated with the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI).
Political career
In 2004–2006, during the 59th session of Congress, he served in the Chamber of Deputies as the alternate of Baltazar Hinojosa Ochoa for Tamaulipas's 4th district.[1]
He was the mayor of Matamoros, Tamaulipas, from 2008 to 2010.[2]
Federal accusations in the U.S.
The U.S. Attorney's Office announced on 10 November 2014 that Silva was accused in a federal indictment for money laundering, bank fraud, public fund theft, and other financial charges. According to court documents, Silva transferred the ill funds from Mexico to U.S. banks; it is alleged that he lied about his bank statements and falsified documents.[3]
References
- ^ "Perfil: Dip. Erick Agustín Silva Santos, LIX Legislatura". Sistema de Información Legislativa (SIL). SEGOB. Retrieved 8 June 2014.
- ^ "Acusa EU a Erick por lavado de dinero". Periódico Contacto. Archived from the original on 27 January 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ^ Chapa, Sergio (11 November 2014). "Ex-Matamoros mayor indicted on federal money laundering charges". KGBT-TV. Archived from the original on 11 November 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2014.