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Mexico freezes Miss Universe co-owner's bank accounts during crime investigation

14 Sept 02:05 Key points summarised by AI

Mexican authorities froze bank accounts of Raúl Rocha Cantú, a co-owner of Miss Universe, as part of an investigation into alleged organized crime.
Rocha Cantú is under investigation for drug, fuel, and arms trafficking, with federal prosecutors issuing arrest warrants for individuals involved in the case.
This action adds to mounting controversies for the Miss Universe organization, as its other co-owner, Jakkaphong “Anne” Jakrajutatip, also faces an arrest warrant in Thailand for a separate fraud case.
Rocha Cantú's company, Legacy Holding Group USA, owns 50% of Miss Universe, directly linking the organization to these serious allegations.

Today 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government will launch the "Chainat-Pasak-Gulf" water diversion canal project in fiscal year 2027, a seven-year mega-infrastructure initiative.
This permanent structural solution aims to mitigate recurrent central plains flooding by diverting water from the Chao Phraya River directly into the Gulf of Thailand, significantly reducing flow to major cities like Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul justifies the long-term investment as a means to reduce future damages and fiscal burdens, contrasting it with the 40-50 billion baht spent annually on short-term flood relief.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister instructed officials to expand drainage capacity into the Tha Chin River and swiftly remove water hyacinths to improve immediate flood management.