The following information was collected from a 2011 federal indictment, which outlines the roles of the alleged associates of the Mexican Mafia.
Name: Cesar Munguia
AKA: Roach
Affiliation: Costa Mesa street gang
Charges: Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine, conspiracy in arms dealings, distribution of drugs.
Role: Based primarily in Costa Mesa. Believed to associated with members of the Mexican Mafia. The gang is believed to tax drug dealers in their territory in order to continue doing business.
According to the indictment, the gang operated under the leadership of Cesar Munguia, also referred to as the "key holder" for the Mexican Mafia in Costa Mesa.
The indictment states the gang collected money on behalf of the Mexican Mafia and kept one-third of the cash as payment.
The indictment alleges Munguia also held gang meetings from an auto-sound business in Fountain Valley.