California-based execs of Latin music company are arrested for business ties to Mexico-based concert promoter linked to powerful drug cartels

"A California-based Latin music company CEO and an associate are being accused of engaging in business transactions with a Mexican-based concert promoter who has ties to drug cartels in Mexico.

Ángel del Villar, 41, owner of Del Records and talent agency Del Entertainment, and Luca Scalisi, 56, the chief financial officer of Del Entertainment, were taken into custody Wednesday morning.

Del Villar, of Huntington Beach, and Scalisi, of West Hollywood, appeared before a judge at the United States District court in Los Angeles the same day and were informed of their charges of conspiring to violate the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act.

Del Villar was released on a $100,000 bond while Scalisi was released on a $35,000 bond. Both men are due back in court July 20 for their arraignments.

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