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CJNG: the emojis you use on social networks to avoid being recognized
The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) has a presence on social networks to recruit new hitmen and uses emojis to speak in code on these platforms.
The CJNG is one of the most powerful criminal organizations in Mexico, having a presence in 28 of the country’s 32 states. (Free Press Photo: AFP)
Criminal organizations in Mexico, over the last few years, have been using social networks to recruit new hitmen. and continue managing their illegal activities.
This phenomenon was revealed through the document titled Fear, lies and profit: the use of social networks by criminal groups in Mexicowhich was prepared by International Crisis Group.
Through this document, The non-profit organization identified the ways in which criminal groups use digital platforms to continue instilling terror in the country.
One of the criminal organizations that has the greatest presence on social networks is the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG)a criminal group led by Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias “El Mencho.”
To operate freely on social networks, the four letter cartel tries to moderate the content it publishes and uses codes to go unnoticed by the authorities.
Besides, generally uses emojis to show that a certain publication is intended only for people who wish to be part of the criminal organization led by “El Mencho”.
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“Groups usually do not mention their names in publications to avoid being easily recognized. Instead, they use emojis to identify themselves: a purple devil for him CJNG, pills for the Viagras and spades for the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel,” it was revealed in this document.
CJNG hitmen.
Sicarios of the CJNG
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However, the CJNG not only uses social networks to recruit future hitmen, but also It also has a presence on these platforms in order to sell narcotics remotely.
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“Social media, along with encryption technologies, have increased the availability of drugs in the illicit market and “They have made the work of law enforcement agencies difficult to prevent drug trafficking.”
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