Mexico Freezes Miss Universe Owner’s Assets Amid Organized Crime Probe

Mexican authorities have frozen the bank accounts of Miss Universe owner Anne Jakrajutatip as part of a sweeping investigation into alleged links to organized crime and money laundering. Financial regulators confirmed that JKN Global—Jakrajutatip’s company—was included in a broader operation targeting suspicious financial activity across several entities. While no charges have been filed, the freeze immediately restricts the pageant owner’s access to company funds, raising new uncertainty about the future of the Miss Universe brand following JKN Global’s recent bankruptcy struggles. Jakrajutatip has denied wrongdoing and says the company is cooperating fully with investigators.