Introduction to the Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público (SHCP)
The Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público (SHCP) is a Mexican governmental body responsible for managing public finances, tax collection, and debt management. Under the leadership of Édgar Amador Zamora, the SHCP has been actively combating fraudulent activities such as “factureras” (fraudulent invoicing schemes) and fiscal “huachicol” (illegal fuel diversion).
SHCP’s Efforts Against Fraudulent Activities
In a recent statement, the SHCP highlighted significant progress in tackling these illicit operations through an integrated strategy to safeguard the nation’s public revenue. The Procuraduría Fiscal de la Federación reported that over 100 claims totaling approximately $16 billion have been filed in the past two years, targeting illegal activities within the hydrocarbons sector. Additionally, 59 claims worth over $54 billion have been made against fraudulent invoicing networks.
Interinstitutional Coordination
The SHCP emphasized the importance of interinstitutional collaboration among the Procuraduría, tax authorities, the Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores, and the Unidad de Inteligencia Financiera. This cooperation aims to dismantle evasion schemes and recover public resources.
Fiscal Integrity in the Paquete Económico 2026
The SHCP’s efforts are also aligned with the Paquete Económico 2026, which seeks to increase public resources while closing loopholes for tax evasion and ensuring transparent, fair usage of funds.
Detailed Analysis of Fraudulent Invoicing Schemes
In 2022, claims related to fraudulent invoicing amounted to $17 billion, while in 2023, the total reached $21.7 billion. For 2024, claims amounted to $10 billion, with $5.6 billion already filed this year.
According to the “blacklist” data initiated in 2014, as of August last year, there were a total of 11,028 registered fraudulent invoicing cases.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público (SHCP)? The SHCP is a Mexican governmental body responsible for managing public finances, tax collection, and debt management.
- What activities is the SHCP targeting? The SHCP is combating fraudulent invoicing schemes (“factureras”) and illegal fuel diversion (“huachicol”).
- How much have claims totaled in the past two years? Over $16 billion in claims have been filed in the past two years, targeting illegal activities within the hydrocarbons sector.
- How many fraudulent invoicing cases are there? As of August 2022, there were 11,028 registered fraudulent invoicing cases.
