Ecuador’s Fiscalía General del Estado has presented an accusatory dictamen in the case known as “Caso Blanqueo Fito,” according to Centro 101.3 FM Guayas y Santa Elena. The filing formally accuses José Adolfo M. V., known as “alias Fito,” and 17 natural persons, including family members, along with four corporate entities, of alleged money laundering totaling USD 25.8 million.
The companies named are Iris Limpieza Cía. Ltda., Transporte de Carga Pesada Jomavi S.A., Queenwater S.A., and Ferro Mundo S.A. The Fiscalía alleges the funds were integrated into Ecuador’s financial system and derived from multiple illicit activities, including narcotrafficking, microtrafficking, extortion, kidnappings, contract killings, and robberies. The hearing was conducted telematically in Quito.
The investigation reportedly began on April 3, 2024, following a Reporte de Operaciones Inusuales e Injustificadas submitted by Ecuador’s financial intelligence unit, the UAFE. The filing targets the financial structure associated with Los Choneros, a criminal organization identified by authorities as being involved in organized crime activities.
Status: Reported by a regional outlet. Not independently verified.
AML/CTF relevance: Use of corporate entities and family members to integrate suspected criminal proceeds into the formal financial system.
Sources: Centro 101.3 FM Guayas y Santa Elena