Crime | Mexico Mexico Nabs Casino Fire Mastermind in Gun Battle He's third in command of the Zetas By Kevin Spak Posted Oct 13, 2011 10:40 AM CDT Copied Soldiers escort Carlos Oliva Castillo, alias "La Rana," or the "The Frog," as he is presented to the press in Mexico City, Thursday Oct. 13, 2011. (AP Photo/Alexandre Meneghini) Mexican soldiers apprehended the Zetas boss accused of ordering the horrific Casino Royale fire yesterday after a pitched gun battle across the city of Saltillo. Carlos Oliva Castillo, aka la Rana (the Frog), is the third-highest ranking member of the Zeta cartel, in charge of operations in three northeastern states, including Nuevo Leon, where the casino is located, Reuters reports. Five Zeta members were earlier arrested in connection with the blaze, which with a death toll of 53 was the worst attack on civilians in Mexico in decades. Read These Next Erika Kirk forgives assassin as Trump voices 'hate.' Joe Biden's post-presidential life not as cushy as predecessors. Superyacht's eye-catching feature also doomed it. Tom Brady's TV access and ties to the Raiders are blurry. Report an error