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news El Financiero 2026-04-30

Mexican Comedians Slobotzky, Ricardo Perez Scammed in Taqueria Deal

Popular Mexican comedians Jose Luis Slobotzky and Ricardo Perez revealed they were victims of a scam while attempting to invest in a chain of taquerias. Despite signing before a notary and a seemingly formal business plan, the project was a "ghost business" that never materialized. This experience highlights the risks of diversifying investments outside their main entertainment careers.


José Luis Slobotzky contó cómo él y Ricardo Pérez fueron estafados al invertir en una cadena de taquerías. El comediante explicó los riesgos de emprender fuera de su ámbito. <p><a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/entretenimiento/2025/09/21/no-se-como-decirle-a-mi-esposa-franco-escamilla-cuenta-como-lo-chamaquearon-con-2-millones-de-pesos/" rel="" target="_self" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/entretenimiento/2025/09/21/no-se-como-decirle-a-mi-esposa-franco-escamilla-cuenta-como-lo-ch...

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