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Who Is ‘Kamoni’? Edgar Valeriano “N”: Role, Charges and Status
What officials and news reports say about Edgar Valeriano "N", known as “Kamoni”. Everything below is attributed to its source. Accusations are allegations, not findings: anyone not convicted is presumed innocent.
At a glance
- Name: Edgar Valeriano "N"
- Known as: Kamoni
- Role, as reported: Mexican authorities identify him as the alleged regional boss (jefe regional) of the so-called Cártel de Tepalcatepec, operating mainly in the municipalities of Tepalcatepec and Buenavista, Michoacán. [Lado.mx, 2026-09-26 · news/research]
- Link to a criminal group: linked to the Cárteles Unidos in news reports cited below. See the Cárteles Unidos profile.
- On this page: 12 facts from 5 sources (0 from official records). Unverified leads are not shown.
Role, as officials describe it
- Authorities also describe him as an alleged generator of violence in that part of Tierra Caliente, Michoacán. [Lado.mx, 2026-09-26 · news/research]
- The Defense Ministry identifies him as a close collaborator of Juan José "N" ("El Abuelo"), identified as the head of the Cártel de Tepalcatepec. [SIPSE, 2026-09-25 · news/research]
Accusations and charges
- Authorities attribute to him the production and distribution of synthetic drugs, as well as extortion of citrus-sector businesspeople in Tierra Caliente. [Tribuna Noticias, 2026-09-24 · news/research]
Names and aliases
- Officials identified the detainee as Edgar Valeriano "N," alias "Kamoni" (also rendered "El Kamoni"). [SIPSE, 2026-09-25 · news/research]
Key events
- He was detained on Sept. 23, 2026 in the municipality of Tepalcatepec, Michoacán. [REC Media, 2026-09-24 · news/research]
- The operation was carried out by the National Guard's Special Forces, the Mexican Army and Interpol México, following an information exchange with Interpol México and military-intelligence work by the Defense Ministry. [Lado.mx, 2026-09-26 · news/research]
- Federal security secretary Omar García Harfuch confirmed the capture and said he is wanted by U.S. authorities. [REC Media, 2026-09-24 · news/research]
- After the capture he and the seized items were flown by a Mexican Air Force helicopter to the Attorney General's Office (FGR) in Mexico City and placed at the disposition of federal authorities. [El Ciudadano, 2026-09-24 · news/research]
- A firearm, a magazine and seven rounds of ammunition were seized in the operation, along with other weapons and ammunition. [REC Media, 2026-09-24 · news/research]
Other reported details
- The U.S. government had offered up to $3 million for information leading to his capture. [Lado.mx, 2026-09-26 · news/research]
- He faces a provisional arrest warrant for extradition to the United States on drug-trafficking charges; he was not yet extradited as of the reports. [Tribuna Noticias, 2026-09-24 · news/research]
Our coverage
- $15 Million for the Last 2: After ‘Kamoni’ Falls, Only ‘El Abuelo’ Farías and ‘El Gordo’ Sierra Santana Remain of 5 Cárteles Unidos Bosses the U.S. Charged Sep 28, 2026
- $3 Million U.S. Bounty: Mexican Troops Capture ‘Kamoni,’ Alleged Tepalcatepec Cartel Boss Wanted for Extradition on Drug Charges Sep 24, 2026
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