EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 A social media post by parody account CUSA Centel has gone viral, claiming that the Juarez Cartel is providing NIL donations to fund UTEP athletics. <\/p>\n
Despite the post’s satirical nature, it has garnered millions of views. <\/p>\n
In response, both UTEP and the FBI were contacted for comments. <\/p>\n
The FBI stated they are not commenting on the matter.<\/p>\n
UTEP provided the following statement:<\/p>\n
“The reports circulating on social media about UTEP under FBI investigation are completely false. The origin of this hoax is a parody account.”<\/p>\n
KFOX14\/CBS4 has not been able to confirm the report from the tweet. <\/p>\n
CUSA Centel also posted on November 5 a false post about Walter Hartwell White Jr to graduate from New Mexico State University with a Doctorate in Chemistry. The post stated that it will be hired as a Professor in Chemistry at the university.<\/p>\n
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