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Alejandro Irarragorri Cleared of All Charges in Landmark Ruling
21 Oct
Summary
- Supervisory Judge dismisses criminal case against Alejandro Irarragorri
- Ruling cites lack of evidence for alleged crimes
- Santos Laguna reaffirms commitment to transparency and legality
On October 7, 2025, the Supervisory Judge assigned to the Federal Criminal Justice Center in Torreón, Mexico issued a ruling dismissing the criminal proceedings brought against Alejandro Irarragorri by the Attorney General's Office (FGR) at the request of the Tax Administration Service (SAT).
The judge determined that there was no objective evidence to prove the existence of the alleged crimes or Irarragorri's involvement, effectively acquitting the president of the Orlegi Sports group, which owns Club Santos Laguna, Atlas FC, and Sporting de Gijón in Spain.
In an official statement released the following day, Club Santos Laguna emphasized that the club and Irarragorri have maintained a clear position since the beginning of the process, reiterating their commitment to addressing the matter through the justice system and trusting in the rule of law. The club stated that this ruling represents a ratification of Orlegi Sports' dedication to legality and transparency, principles that guide the management of all the clubs in the group.
Santos Laguna further reaffirmed its institutional continuity, emphasizing the ethical values that distinguish the club and its directors. The statement concluded by underscoring that Santos Laguna, Irarragorri, and the management team will continue to work with the utmost transparency and in strict compliance with the law, in accordance with the values and ethical behavior policies that govern the entire organization.
