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The U.S. Attorney's Office accuses Sebastián Marset of murdering businessman Mauricio Schwartzman in Asunción and involvement in narco-terrorism, money laundering, and leading a criminal organization.
sebastian-marsetmauricio-schwartzmanThe U.S. Justice Department has expanded its charges against Uruguayan national Sebastián Marset, leader of the First Uruguay Cartel, to include narco-terrorism and international cocaine trafficking, following his capture in Bolivia and subsequent extradition. Prosecutors allege that he coordinated with the Gulf Clan to ship 1,700 kilograms of cocaine and relied on financial operators such as Federico Santoro Vassallo—who was sentenced to 15 years in prison—to launder the illicit profits through cryptocurrencies and international bank transfers.
sebastian-marsetfederico-santoro-vassalloclan-del-golfoorganized-crime-and-corruption-reporting-projectUruguayan drug trafficker Sebastián Marset, imprisoned in the U.S. following his extradition from Bolivia, alleged in a letter to a federal judge that two American agents attempted to extort the password to his cryptocurrency wallet, valued at approximately $4 million.
sebastian-marsetorganized-crime-and-corruption-reporting-projectrobert-feiteleugene-rossimichael-padulaParaguayan Vice President Pedro Alliana was photographed with businessman Guillermo del Puerto Moreno, the owner of the aircraft used by drug trafficker Sebastián Marset during the 2026 World Cup.
miguel-del-puertopedro-allianasebastian-marsetgrupo-capital-saUruguayan Sebastián Marset Cabrera used Paraguay as an operational base for his international drug trafficking network between 2020 and 2021, coordinating Bolivian and Paraguayan mafias to stockpile and export large volumes of cocaine to Europe and Africa. He was arrested in Bolivia in March and extradited to the United States, where he faces charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering.
sebastian-marsetmiguel-angel-insfranpresidente-hayesFormer Colombian President Iván Duque stated that drug trafficking gangs are involved in the murder of anti-mafia prosecutor Marcelo Pecci, which occurred four years ago in Barú. Duque believes the capture of Sebastián Marset will help uncover more evidence and calls on the Paraguayan justice system to prosecute the masterminds.
marcelo-pecciivan-duquesebastian-marseta-ultranza-pyProsecutors filed charges against Gianina García Troche for laundering drug-trafficking proceeds, while the Ministry of Economy announced that May salary and social-benefit payments begin this Friday.
gianina-garcia-trochesebastian-marsetAlleged Uruguayan drug trafficker Sebastián Marset has postponed his US court hearing to July, while his ex-wife, Gianina García Troche, has been formally charged by Paraguayan authorities with money laundering in the A Ultranza Py operation.
sebastian-marseta-ultranza-pygianina-garcia-trocheUruguayan Gianina García Troche, partner of drug trafficker Sebastián Marset, was heard for the second time by the Paraguayan Public Ministry on May 12 at the Emboscada women's prison. The interrogation was conducted by prosecutor Deny Yoon Pak and takes place on the eve of the deadline for the conclusion of the investigation, which expires on May 20.
gianina-garcia-trochesebastian-marsetoperativo-a-ultranza-paraguayemboscadaUruguayan Gianina García Troche, charged with money laundering in the framework of Operation A Ultranza, gave her second investigative statement on May 12, just days before the deadline for the Public Prosecutor's Office to present its conclusive request. The proceeding was carried out at the Emboscada prison by prosecutor Deny Yoon Pak, who investigates the alleged creation of companies to conceal drug trafficking funds obtained by her partner, Sebastián Marset.
a-ultranzagianina-garciadeny-yoon-paksebastian-marsetgianina-garcia-trocheGianina García Troche, partner of alleged drug trafficker Sebastián Marset, requested house arrest during a statement in the framework of Operation A Ultranza Paraguay, which investigates money laundering from drug trafficking. The request will be analyzed by Judge Rosarito Montanía.
gianina-garcia-trochesebastian-marsetGianina García Troche, partner of Sebastián Marset, asked prosecutor Deny Yoon Pak for the benefit of house arrest, citing the need to be close to her children. The request was made during her indictment hearing on May 12, and the prosecutor said he will consult Judge Rosarito Montanía.
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