The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently looking into Loretta Ortiz Alfh, a Minister of the Court in Mexico, and her son-in-law, Abel Chávez Salinas, following a complaint lodged by the Garza sisters. This complaint alleges potential influence trafficking or corruption in their litigation against the banking institution, Santander. The investigation was prompted by a request from Quinn Emmanuel, one of the largest law firms in the U.S., seeking updates on the case. This raises significant concerns about the integrity of legal processes and the potential misuse of influence within judicial proceedings.

Recent reports from various journalists have indicated the existence of this complaint which coincides with allegations against Ortiz and her son-in-law regarding their possible connections to Rafael Zaga Tawil, a figure who faces an arrest warrant for money laundering and organized crime related to an illegal acquisition of funds from Infonavit totaling 5 billion pesos. These connections add a layer of complexity and concern about the extent of corruption in Mexican high society and its influence on legal matters.

Additionally, there are issues of conflict of interest involving attorney Jordi Oropeza, who has been identified as closely associated with Chávez Salinas in this ongoing SEC investigation. This raises further questions about the integrity of the individuals involved and the need for a thorough investigation to address potential abuses of power and corruption within both legal and financial realms.