# Tren de Aragua ATM jackpotting conspiracy investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tren-de-aragua-atm-jackpotting-conspiracy-investigation
> Updated: 2026-09-15T19:06:21.000Z. Sources: 32. Developments: 2.

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.

## Claims

- The FBI has captured all ten individuals on its most wanted list. (disputed by 25 sources)
- Canelón Aguirre is the first cybercriminal to be included on the FBI's ten most wanted list. (disputed by 7 sources)
- Aníbal Alexander Canelón Aguirre was captured in Venezuela. (corroborated by 25 sources)
- Funds from the fraud were allegedly used to finance the Tren de Aragua criminal organization. (corroborated by 18 sources)
- The suspect led an international conspiracy using ATM jackpotting to steal millions of dollars. (corroborated by 17 sources)
- Canelón Aguirre faces charges including bank fraud, bank robbery, money laundering, and providing material support to terrorists. (corroborated by 14 sources)
- A reward of up to one million dollars was offered for information leading to Canelón Aguirre's capture. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The number of fugitives captured during the current administration is more than double that of the previous administration. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: 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.

28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fbi-captures-most-wanted-fugitive-anbal-caneln-aguirre-in-venezuela

### 2026-08-24: 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.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuelan-citizen-sentenced-to-eight-years-for-35-million-atm-theft

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