Gerardo Hernández Tapia, former city mayor and congressman in Mexico, has been accused of corruption, money laundering, and theft during his tenure.Municipal authorities uncovered mismanagement and embezzlement of nearly $1 million in public funds under Hernández Tapia's administration.Investigations revealed the funneling of funds into sham companies owned by his relatives and associates, suggesting a money-laundering scheme.Hernández Tapia faces allegations of creating fraudulent companies, money laundering through offshore accounts, and acquiring luxury properties.