OnlyFans Creator with Alleged Cartel Ties Kidnapped at Gunpoint in Mexico

A terrifying abduction captured on video has sparked international concern as 20-year-old social media personality Nicole Pardo Molina was forcibly taken by armed men in Culiacán, Sinaloa. The Mexican-American OnlyFans star, known for her distinctive lilac Cybertruck, was kidnapped outside a shopping center on Tuesday.

Security footage from Molina’s vehicle recorded the harrowing incident. According to Spanish news outlet El Pais, multiple assailants in a white Toyota Corolla used tire spikes to stop Molina’s vehicle before pulling alongside her. The video shows Molina desperately struggling to escape, attempting to close the Toyota’s rear passenger door while trying to return to her own vehicle. The attackers ultimately overpowered her, forcing her into their car before speeding away.

“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,” authorities stated, as reported by El Pais.

At the time of her abduction, Molina was reportedly selling merchandise featuring the image of notorious cartel leader Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán. This detail has raised significant concerns among investigators, as Molina’s residence is reportedly in an area controlled by a rival faction of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel.

The Attorney General’s Office of the State of Sinaloa has officially opened a missing persons case, stating they “consider that her safety may be at risk, as she could be a victim of a crime.” Authorities have yet to determine her whereabouts.

Molina has built a substantial social media presence with over 180,000 Instagram followers. Born and raised in the United States, she maintains close ties to both countries, frequently traveling between Culiacán and Phoenix, Arizona, where her parents currently reside. According to El Pais, Molina reportedly left school in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic to pursue business opportunities in Mexico.

While there are no confirmed criminal connections prior to the kidnapping, law enforcement sources suggest the incident may be related to ongoing territorial disputes between rival cartel factions in the region. The distinctive nature of Molina’s vehicle – a customized lilac Cybertruck – made her an easily recognizable figure in Culiacán, potentially increasing her vulnerability.

The abduction highlights the persistent danger faced by public figures in cartel-dominated regions of Mexico. In 2025 alone, hundreds of women were reported kidnapped or missing in Sinaloa, according to official figures. Social media personalities who appear to have connections to or promote specific cartel factions have increasingly become targets of violence.

This disturbing trend was illustrated just months ago when influencer Valeria Marquez was murdered during a TikTok livestream in May 2025, sending shockwaves through Mexico’s social media community.

The kidnapping occurs against a backdrop of escalating cartel violence and comes at a time when U.S.-Mexico relations around security issues are evolving. Recent agreements between the countries include plans to extradite 26 top cartel leaders to the United States, signaling increased bilateral cooperation against organized crime groups.

As authorities continue their search for Molina, the case has drawn attention to the complex interplay between social media fame and cartel activity in regions where organized crime groups maintain significant control. For many young influencers operating in these areas, navigating these dangerous waters has become an increasingly perilous reality.