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FBI captures final most-wanted fugitive in Venezuela
FBI Director Kash Patel announced the capture of Aníbal Alexander Canelón Aguirre, also known as “El Ingeniero” or “Prometeo,” in Venezuela. This arrest marks the successful apprehension of all ten individuals on the FBI’s most wanted list.
Canelón Aguirre, a Venezuelan national, is accused of leading an international conspiracy that utilized “ATM jackpotting” to steal millions of dollars from financial institutions. This method involves using malware to force automated teller machines to dispense cash without authorization. The FBI identified him as the first cybercriminal to be included on the agency's ten most wanted list.
Authorities allege that the proceeds from these cyberattacks and subsequent money laundering operations were used to fund the Tren de Aragua, a transnational criminal organization designated by the United States as a foreign terrorist organization. Canelón Aguirre faces multiple federal charges, including conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank robbery, money laundering, and providing material support to terrorists.
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Aníbal Alexander Canelón Aguirre · FBI · Kash Patel · Tren de Aragua · United States Senate · Venezuela
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- [● 25 SOURCES] The FBI has captured all ten individuals on its most wanted list. elinformadorve.com · montecristinoticias.com · notifalcon.com · primeraedicioncol.com · alertas24.com · +20 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The number of fugitives captured during the current administration is more than double that of the previous administration. notifalcon.com · alertas24.com · noticiasaldiayalahora.co
- [● 5 SOURCES] A reward of up to one million dollars was offered for information leading to Canelón Aguirre's capture. elinformadorve.com · caraotadigital.net · www.el-carabobeno.com · rdnvenezuela.com · see.mv
- [● 17 SOURCES] Canelón Aguirre faces charges including bank fraud, bank robbery, money laundering, and providing material support to terrorists. montecristinoticias.com · primeraedicioncol.com · dominicanaaldia.com · rdnvenezuela.com · elatlantico.do · +12 more
- [● 19 SOURCES] Funds from the fraud were allegedly used to finance the Tren de Aragua criminal organization. elinformadorve.com · montecristinoticias.com · primeraedicioncol.com · caraotadigital.net · www.el-carabobeno.com · +14 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Canelón Aguirre is the first cybercriminal to be included on the FBI's ten most wanted list. elinformadorve.com · montecristinoticias.com · primeraedicioncol.com · caraotadigital.net · www.el-carabobeno.com · +3 more
- [● 19 SOURCES] The suspect led an international conspiracy using ATM jackpotting to steal millions of dollars. elinformadorve.com · montecristinoticias.com · primeraedicioncol.com · caraotadigital.net · www.el-carabobeno.com · +14 more
- [● 26 SOURCES] Aníbal Alexander Canelón Aguirre was captured in Venezuela. elinformadorve.com · montecristinoticias.com · primeraedicioncol.com · caraotadigital.net · www.el-carabobeno.com · +21 more