Overview
- Nuevo León prosecutors, who carried out arrests Thursday, detained Astrid “N” and César “N” and presented them to a judge.
- Investigators say the pair helped run 'Tía Paty' accounts on Instagram and Telegram that posted personal material and then sought money to delete it.
- The open case now examines possible recruitment of women for sexual services as well as the use of official IDs to impersonate others.
- Victims reported demands that reached about 500,000 pesos to pull posts, and outlets also cite activity in San Pedro Garza García and share safety steps for users.
- Extortion became a high‑impact crime in Mexico in November 2025, which puts added pressure on authorities to pursue social‑media schemes quickly.