20-year-old OnlyFans model with alleged Mexican cartel ties abducted: reports

A 20-year-old OnlyFans model from Arizona — who allegedly has connections to a Mexican cartel — was reportedly abducted by multiple men.

The Spanish outlet El Pais identified her as Nicole Pardo Molina, also known online as “La Nicholette.”

Video circulating on social media appears to show the moment she was abducted. In the footage, which was reportedly recorded by cameras on Molina’s Tesla Cybertruck, shows several men grab her and shoving her into the backseat of a car before driving off.

“According to initial investigations, three armed men in a stolen white vehicle threw tire spikes at the SUV the victim was traveling in, intercepted it, and then forced the victim into the car,” El País reported, citing authorities.

The alleged kidnapping happened outside a shopping center in Culiacán, which is a city in Mexico, on Tuesday, according to El Pais. The media outlet said she was selling items such as clothing and accessories, with some featuring images of cartel leaders, including Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán.

The report noted that the neighborhood where she was working, as well as her father’s hometown, are under the control of a rival Sinaloa Cartel faction, raising the possibility that her abduction is connected to cartel conflicts.

The Attorney General’s Office of the State of Sinaloa opened a missing persons case and confirmed that officials are investigating her disappearance. Authorities said they have no current information on her whereabouts and consider her safety at risk as a potential crime victim.

The attorney general’s office also issued a poster, which noted Molina’s safety is potentially at risk.

Reports indicate that investigators are considering whether the alleged kidnapping is tied to criminal groups operating in Mexico.

The area of Culiacán, where the incident occurred, is heavily influenced by organized crime factions.

According to El País, Molina was born and raised in the U.S., while her parents live in Phoenix, Arizona. She frequently traveled between Phoenix and Culiacán, where her family and business are based, the media outlet noted.

Molina had a significant social media presence, with tens of thousands of followers on Instagram and TikTok, among other platforms. She also pursued business ventures in Mexico after leaving school, according to El País.

Law enforcement agencies are reviewing the video and gathering evidence in hopes of identifying the suspects and finding Molina.