MU countered the news of "changing hands", fans were shocked by Raul Rocha's shocking "scandal"

Miss Universe denied the news of the change of hands, warning of false information for profit. The owners are still Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip and Raul Rocha Cantú, although they are embroiled in legal investigations.

On the morning of January 3, the Miss Universe Organization officially denied the information that the contest had changed hands, and at the same time condemned these rumors as false, spread to mislead and seek personal gain.

Miss Universe is one of the world's most prestigious beauty pageants, preparing to celebrate its 75th anniversary – an important milestone that reflects its global influence, cultural values and commitment to women's empowerment. On this occasion, the organization will continue to promote initiatives, cooperation programs and development projects with partners around the world.

In the latest statement, Miss Universe emphasized: "We find it necessary to speak out about the recent misinformation regarding ownership and management. These claims deliberately distort the reality of ownership, mislead about investment opportunities or acquisitions, thereby creating confusion among the public."

The organization warns that these acts appear to be carried out to deceive interested people, call for illegal investments, or take advantage of Miss Universe's reputation for personal gain, attention, or personal advantage. "We want to be clear: Miss Universe remains owned and operated by the current management," the statement said.

Currently, the Miss Universe Organization is coordinating with legal advisors to review related issues, and will apply all necessary measures to handle and prevent false, misleading or violating the law in the future. Any updates about the organization, including ownership and leadership structure, will only be officially announced on the Miss Universe homepage.

According to official information, the current owners of Miss Universe include Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip and Raul Rocha Cantú.

Raul Rocha Cantú is being investigated by Mexican authorities for trafficking in banned substances, weapons and fuel between Mexico and Guatemala. Mexico's attorney general's office has placed him on the "wanted" list due to his involvement in organized crime. Investigations also revealed that Cantú had alleged ties to criminal organizations, which enabled him to use false documents and facilitate his escape from Mexican territory.

And former CEO Anne Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip, a famous Thai businesswoman and co-owner of Miss Universe, known for her role at JKN Global Group , is also entangled in legal problems. Thai media reported that Anne had left her homeland and sought residency in Mexico. The businesswoman was sentenced to 2 years in prison in connection with investigations into irregular business activities. However, she was not present at the sentencing hearing, leading the authorities to believe that this was an act to evade the law, leading to the issuance of a wanted warrant.

The current situation makes Miss Universe have to strengthen transparency and emphasize that ownership and management are still guaranteed by the legal management. The organization is committed to continuing global projects and women's empowerment programs.

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