Mexican Cartel Spies Target OnlyFans Model in El Mencho Manhunt
Mexican narco spies have launched a high-stakes hunt for an OnlyFans model they suspect provided critical intelligence that led to the death of drug kingpin El Mencho. The operation, which culminated in a fatal shootout on Sunday, has plunged the region into turmoil, with cartel loyalists publicly accusing the social media influencer of betrayal.
Denials and Dangerous Allegations
Maria Julissa, the OnlyFans model at the centre of the storm, has vehemently denied any involvement in the operation. In a statement to her 3.5 million Instagram followers, she asserted, "I want to make it absolutely clear: I have nothing to do with that situation." She urged the public to avoid spreading unverified content, warning that misinformation could cause significant harm.
Despite her denials, members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) have issued a very public threat. A large banner was hung over a bridge in Zapopan, the cartel's heartland, branding Ms Julissa with expletives and directly accusing her of "sending the marines" to apprehend El Mencho. The banner read, "You bit the hand that feeds you...you sent the marines," signalling a dangerous escalation in the cartel's retaliation efforts.
The Operation That Killed El Mencho
El Mencho, whose real name is Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, was killed following a daring operation by Mexican authorities. According to General Ricardo Trevilla Trejo, the country's defence minister, the plan was built on a tipoff from a close confidant of one of Cervantes' romantic partners. This information led authorities to a facility in Tapalpa, Jalisco, where Cervantes was located.
General Trejo detailed the sequence of events: "On February 20, a man trusted by one of 'El Mencho's' romantic partners was located and took her to a facility in the town of Tapalpa, Jalisco. In that place, this sentimental couple met with 'El Mencho', and on February 21 they left the property and information was obtained that 'El Mencho' would remain in that place." Authorities then established a siege, leading to a chase into a wooded area where Cervantes was wounded in an exchange of fire and later died en route to Mexico City.
Media Frenzy and Cartel Backlash
The aftermath of the operation has sparked mass unrest across several Mexican states, with two arrests made during the incident. Ms Julissa has criticised national media outlets for accusing her of being the main suspect, noting that officials have not revealed the identity of the woman involved with Cervantes. She emphasised the need to consult official sources to avoid falling for fake news.
However, cartel spies remain undeterred, intensifying their hunt for Ms Julissa based on the belief that her romantic links to Cervantes were exploited by authorities. This case highlights the perilous intersection of social media influence and organised crime, as digital platforms become battlegrounds for information and intimidation in Mexico's ongoing drug war.
