Summary
Naasón Joaquín García, leader of the Mexico-based megachurch La Luz del Mundo, and his mother, Eva García de Joaquín, along with others, have been indicted on federal charges including racketeering, child pornography, and sex trafficking. García, already serving a sentence for previous state charges, was moved to federal custody as new charges were announced. The indictment claims the church's leadership systematically abused members across generations.
Key Facts
- Naasón Joaquín García and five others from La Luz del Mundo church face serious federal charges.
- The charges include racketeering, child pornography, and sex trafficking, with possible life sentences.
- García is already serving over 16 years in prison for state sex abuse charges.
- García's late father and grandfather, previous church leaders, are accused of similar abuses.
- Eva García de Joaquín was also arrested and is implicated in the crimes.
- Over $1 million in cash was found in searches of García’s and his mother’s properties.
- Victims included minors and adults in multiple countries, with some as young as 13.
- The church has been led by García’s family for nearly 100 years.
