On the run for many years, these 10 fugitives are the subject of increased research by the FBI. On its website, the federal judicial police service publishes a list of the 10 most wanted people, the most wanted, here.
Did you know ? This list, which has existed since 1950, has seen hundreds of fugitives hunted down and brought to justice!
Ruja Ignatova
The only woman in this ranking, the founder of OneCoin Ltd. is currently wanted for the alleged leadership of a large-scale fraudulent scheme, which has affected millions of investors worldwide. Indeed, more than $4 billion was allegedly stolen by this Bulgarian-based cryptocurrency company. She is also charged with wire fraud, securities fraud and money laundering.
Reward : up to $100,000
Alexis Flores
Since 2000, Alexis Flores has been wanted for his alleged involvement in the kidnapping and murder of a five-year-old girl, Iriana DeJesus, who was found strangled and sexually assaulted in an apartment next to hers in Philadelphia. Currently, he is believed to be in Honduras.
Reward : up to $100,000
Yulan Adonay Archaga Carias
Suspected leader of MS-13 in Honduras, Yulan Adonay Archaga Carias allegedly controlled the criminal activity of the gang in Central America, providing support and resources (firearms, narcotics, money). He also allegedly ordered and participated in killings of rival gang members and others associated with MS-13. He is further charged with racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to import several tons of cocaine, possession and conspiracy to possess machine guns.
Reward : up to 5 million dollars
Arnold Jiménez
Arnold Jimenez is wanted for allegedly stabbing his 26-year-old wife Estrella Carrera less than 24 hours after their wedding. He allegedly stabbed him in his Maserati, then transported his body still dressed in his cocktail dress in the bathtub of his apartment, before fleeing to Mexico.
Reward : up to $100,000
Wilver Villegas-Palomino
Wilver Villegas-Palomino is a member of the National Liberation Army (ELN). Since 2020, he is wanted for drug trafficking activities (narco-terrorism, international distribution of cocaine) in the Catatumbo region, in Colombia and in Venezuela.
Reward : up to 5 million dollars
Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel
Since April 2015, this 32-year-old Indian has been wanted for allegedly killing his wife, Palak Patel, by hitting her several times with an object while they were both working in a donut shop in Maryland.
Reward : $100,000
Alejandro Rosales Castillo
The 24-year-old from North Carolina is charged with the 2016 murder of his ex-girlfriend and co-worker named Truc Quan Ly Le. The victim’s body was found in a wooded area, with a bullet in the head. He was last seen crossing the border into Mexico, accompanied by an accomplice, his ex-girlfriend.
Reward : up to $100,000
Omar Alexander Cardenas
Omar Alexander Cardenas is an alleged member of the Pierce Street Gang in Los Angeles. He is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder of a 46-year-old man, Jabali Dumas, which occurred in 2019. He allegedly shot his victim several times and is currently on the run in Mexico to avoid any legal proceedings.
Reward : up to $100,000
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Michael James Pratt
Owner of a pornography production company and online pornography websites, Michel James Pratt was accused of sex trafficking and production of child pornography. He allegedly participated, with the complicity of others, in a conspiracy to recruit young adult and underage women through false advertisements on the Internet for jobs as dressed models. These young women were then selected to engage in sexual acts by force, fraud and coercion.
Reward : up to $100,000
Jose Rodolfo Villarreal-Hernandez
Known as “El Gato”, this active member of the Mexican cartel Beltran Leyva was wanted for having ordered individuals to follow and murder a 43-year-old man in Texas, named Juan Jesus Guerrero Chapa. He was also responsible for overseeing the importation of cocaine and marijuana into the United States as well as committing violent acts to maintain his cartel’s status.
Reward : $1 million
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