Monitor this situation.

Unsubscribe anytime.

[SITUATION] · [ACTIVE] · [CRIME]

2 clusters · 32 sources · 22 days · First seen 23 days ago · Last updated about 16 hours ago

Tren de Aragua ATM jackpotting conspiracy investigation

Overview

Investigations into an international ATM jackpotting conspiracy have led to significant legal actions and the capture of a high-profile fugitive. In August 2026, Juan Manuel Gouveia-Aguilera, a Venezuelan citizen, was sentenced to eight years in a U.S. federal prison for his role in a scheme that used malicious software to steal over $3.5 million. Authorities noted this was the longest sentence imposed to date for such an operation in the District of Nebraska, and suggested the network might be linked to the Tren de Aragua, a group designated by the U.S. as a foreign terrorist organization.

By September 2026, the FBI announced the capture of Aníbal Alexander Canelón Aguirre, known as ‘El Ingeniero’ or ‘Prometeo,’ in Venezuela. Identified as the agency’s first ‘cyber fugitive,’ Canelón Aguirre is accused of leading the international conspiracy to steal millions through ATM jackpotting to finance Tren de Aragua. FBI Director Kash Patel described the arrest as a milestone, noting it marked the capture of the final individual on the FBI’s ten most wanted fugitives list. Canelón Aguirre faces charges including bank fraud, money laundering, and providing material support to terrorists.

Entities

FBI · Tren de Aragua · Juan Manuel Gouveia-Aguilera · Venezuela · United States Senate

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

Coverage disagrees

Sources make claims that cannot both be true. CLSTR reports the disagreement; it does not decide who is right.

"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 · +2 more

vs

"The FBI has captured all ten individuals on its most wanted list." elinformadorve.com · montecristinoticias.com · notifalcon.com · primeraedicioncol.com · alertas24.com · +20 more

The first claim asserts all ten individuals on the FBI's most wanted list have been captured, while the second implies Canelón Aguirre is a current member of that list.

[DISPUTED] The FBI has captured all ten individuals on its most wanted list. elinformadorve.com · montecristinoticias.com · notifalcon.com · primeraedicioncol.com · alertas24.com · +20 more
[DISPUTED] 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 · +2 more
[● 25 SOURCES] Aníbal Alexander Canelón Aguirre was captured in Venezuela. elinformadorve.com · montecristinoticias.com · primeraedicioncol.com · caraotadigital.net · www.el-carabobeno.com · +20 more
[● 18 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 · +13 more
[● 17 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 · +12 more
[● 14 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 · +9 more
[● 4 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
[● 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

Timeline

about 16 hours ago

[CRIME] 28 sources
FBI captures last of ten most wanted fugitives in Venezuela
The FBI has captured Aníbal Alexander Canelón Aguirre in Venezuela, completing its list of ten most wanted fugitives. He is accused of leading an international ATM jackpotting conspiracy to fund Tren de Aragua.
23 days ago

[CRIME] 5 sources
Venezuelan citizen sentenced to eight years for $3.5 million ATM theft
Venezuelan citizen Juan Manuel Gouveia-Aguilera was sentenced to eight years in a U.S. prison for a $3.5 million ATM jackpotting conspiracy linked to Tren de Aragua.

Sources

2001online.com · actualidad.rt.com · alertas24.com · bajotecho.com.do · caraotadigital.net · combonoticias.com · cubanosporelmundo.com · deultimominuto.net · dominicanaaldia.com · dominicanoshoy.com · el-carabobeno.com · elatlantico.do · elclarinweb.com · eldiariony.com · elfinanciero.com.mx · elinformadorve.com · elmercurio.com.ec · elnuevodiario.com.do · emisorasunidas.com · entornointeligente.com · hn24.hnonline.sk · lahora.gt · lapatilla.com · m.n.com.do · montecristinoticias.com · n.com.do · noticiasaldiayalahora.co · notifalcon.com · primeraedicioncol.com · rdnvenezuela.com · see.mv · tcsahora.com

This summary has been updated 1 time: see revision history