Mexican authorities, working in coordination with the FBI, have dealt a significant blow to the alleged criminal empire of Ryan James Wedding. The seizure of luxury assets marks a major escalation in the hunt for the former Olympic snowboarder turned fugitive.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!1. The Seizure by the Numbers
- $40 Million in Motorcycles: 62 high-end bikes were recovered. The collection reportedly includes ultra-rare MotoGP race bikes (some associated with legends like Valentino Rossi), which can cost millions each.
- Olympic Medals: Two medals were found among the assets. Since Wedding did not medal during his 2002 snowboarding career, investigators are looking into their origin.
- Narcotics & Weapons: Quantities of methamphetamine, marijuana, and various calibers of ammunition.
- Luxury Goods: Two high-end vehicles and a collection of expensive artwork.
2. The Allegations Against Wedding
The FBI alleges that Wedding transitioned from professional sports to leading a transnational organized crime group. Key details of the case include:
- Cocaine Pipeline: Authorities claim he moved approximately 60 tons of cocaine annually across North America.
- Violent Retaliation: Wedding is accused of ordering several murders, including the January 2025 execution of a federal witness in Colombia.
- Sinaloa Connection: He is believed to have deep ties to the Sinaloa Cartel, utilizing their networks for large-scale distribution.
3. Current Reward and Manhunt
Ryan Wedding remains at large and is considered armed and extremely dangerous. He currently holds a spot on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list.
- The Bounty: The U.S. government is offering a $15 million reward for information leading to his arrest and conviction.
- The Strategy: Law enforcement experts suggest that seizing his “toys” and liquid assets is designed to disrupt his support network and force him out of hiding.
