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Simón Levy Faces International Arrest Warrant Over Property Damage and Fraud Allegations
Mexico City – The Attorney General of the Republic (FGR) has requested a red notice from Interpol for Simón Levy Dabbah, former Undersecretary of Planning and Tourism Policy, due to allegations of property damage and fraud. The request stems from criminal case 02565/2020, supported by the Attorney General’s Office of Mexico City (FGJCDMX/DGSSOJ/12154/2025-07).
The FGR confirmed that Interpol has approved the red notification, which aims to facilitate levy’s location and potential extradition to Mexico. Authorities are requesting immigration alerts be issued to facilitate his apprehension. Levy is allegedly currently in California, USA.
The legal issues originate from a 2019 dispute with emma Yolanda Santos, who accused Levy of breaching a construction agreement for a building located at Campos Eliseos 113 in Polanco, Miguel Hidalgo. Santos filed a formal complaint, and the matter escalated after a video surfaced in November 2021 depicting alleged aggression by Levy, which was widely circulated on social media.
Levy Dabbah served as Undersecretary of Planning and Tourism Policy under President Andrés Manuel López Obrador from December 2018 to April 2019.
| Event | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Complaint Filed | 2019 | Emma Yolanda Santos accuses Simón Levy of breach of construction contract. |
| Levy’s Position in Government | December 2018 – April 2019 | Undersecretary of Planning and Tourism Policy. |
| Video of Alleged Aggression Surfaces | November 2021 | Video depicting alleged aggression by Levy is made public. |
| Interpol Red Notice Requested | August 19, 2025 | FGR requests Interpol red notice for Levy. |
Did You Know? A “red notice” is an international request for law enforcement agencies worldwide to locate and detain a person of interest pending extradition or other legal action.
Pro Tip: Understanding the legal processes involved in international extradition can be complex. The process typically involves a treaty between the requesting and requested countries.
What impact will this international arrest warrant have on Simón Levy’s future? How will the extradition process unfold if he is apprehended in the United States?