11.   The covert operation nabbed Mexican bankers who were allegedly laundering money for drug traffickers, and may have included illegal U.S. intelligence-gathering on Mexican soil.

12.   The deal fell through when the Mexican banker was indicted and fled the country.

13.   The immediate release of another Mexican banker charged with fraud who was extradited to Mexico from Spain last year provoked a public outcry.

14.   The Mexican bankers who were arrested on Saturday had planned on a much more celebratory weekend.

15.   The Mexican bankers who were charged allegedly were willing to participate in money-laundering schemes.

16.   The next furore involved Carlos Cabal Peniche, a Mexican banker trying to avoid extradition from Australia for bank fraud.

17.   Their contacts then put them in touch with Mexican bankers, who were allegedly willing to participate in money-laundering schemes.

18.   Treasury officials said the Mexican bankers knew they were handling drug proceeds and received commissions for doing so.

19.   A money launderer for the Juarez syndicate, Alcala unwittingly introduced undercover customs agents to Mexican bankers and businessmen willing to launder drug profits for a commission.

20.   Andrade said U.S. agents apparently lured Mexican bankers into criminal acts.