Santiago Nieto Castillo
Santiago Nieto Castillo is a Mexican lawyer and public official known for his role as the head of the Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF) of the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit. He gained prominence for his efforts to combat money laundering and corruption in Mexico, particularly through investigations into financial irregularities involving various institutions, including religious organizations. His work has often placed him at the forefront of high-profile cases, making him a significant figure in the fight against impunity in the country.
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Santiago Nieto Castillo, the director general of IMPI, is preparing a complaint to the Fiscalía General de la República regarding piracy affecting the institution.
Santiago Nieto alista denuncia ante FGR
Mexico· 2025-12-22
Santiago Nieto Castillo, the head of the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI), emphasized the urgency for Congress to approve a reform to expedite the granting of Mexican patents.
“Urge elevar el número de patentes mexicanas”: Santiago NietoMexico· 2025-08-20
Santiago Nieto Castillo was one of the previous heads of the UIF.
La UIF tiene nuevo jefe; del pasado gris a los retos que enfrenta Omar Reyes ColmenaresMexico· 2025-08-07
Santiago Nieto Castillo was the predecessor of Pablo Gómez Álvarez at the Financial Intelligence Unit.
El caso de lavado que Pablo Gómez no detectó... pero EU, síMexico· 2025-08-03
Santiago Nieto Castillo was the head of the Financial Intelligence Unit who reported on the funds allocated for Pegasus.
Pegasus en México y su “sobrevuelo” por tres sexenios; el malware que espió a periodistas, activistas y hasta empresariosMexico· 2025-07-07
Santiago Nieto Castillo announced that the Unit of Financial Intelligence was investigating the Legionaries of Christ for alleged money laundering.
Legionarios de Cristo, entre abuso a menores, protección papal y lavado de dinero; aquí claves tras la detención de Antonio CabreraMexico· 2025-06-13
