On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, authorities detained Francesca Soliman Minutti in Atlixco, Puebla. She had been a fugitive for 12 years, wanted for her alleged involvement in a kidnapping case dating back to 2014.

Soliman Minutti is widely known locally as the owner of Topolino, a chain of cafés and ice cream shops operating in Puebla and surrounding municipalities. Despite some initial social media reports mistakenly claiming she held a public office as a councilor, official records confirm she has never occupied an elected position.

The 2014 kidnapping investigation was originally opened by the then Procuraduría General de Justicia de Puebla. After more than a decade evading capture, Soliman Minutti was finally apprehended and handed over to judicial authorities to face the legal process.

Topolino had previously attracted attention due to labor complaints and other allegations linked to the business, which also referenced the ongoing legal issues surrounding its owner.

As the judicial process unfolds, a judge will determine Soliman Minutti’s criminal responsibility. Meanwhile, her arrest brings renewed focus to one of Puebla’s long-standing unresolved kidnapping cases.

This development also highlights the complex intersections between local business figures and the justice system, underscoring the importance of transparency and accountability in regional economic and social dynamics.