India, Nov. 27 -- Raul Rocha Cantu, the Mexican businessman who holds a major stake in the Miss Universe Organisation, is in legal trouble. Federal authorities in Mexico have reportedly slapped him with charges that include drug trafficking, weapons smuggling, illicit fuel distribution, and involvement in organised crime. What makes it even more shocking is that these allegations come at a time when the glitz and glamour of the Miss Universe pageant have already been under the spotlight for various controversies. (Also read: Miss Universe India Organisation breaks silence on Miss Universe 2025 controversies: 'Must address the hurtful comments' )

According to prosecutors, Raul is accused of running a sprawling, multinational criminal netw...