The Justice Department has charged approximately 350 members and associates of the Tren de Aragua gang since the group was designated a foreign terrorist organization. Aguirre allegedly led a "jackpotting" scheme using malware to force ATMs to dispense cash, resulting in more than 2,500 incidents and losses exceeding $63 million since 2017. FBI Omaha and cyber teams have already secured charges against more than 120 defendants linked to the network.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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FBI Captures First Cyber Fugitive on 10 Most Wanted List
Cybersecurity18 days ago
Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre, a lead architect of an international ATM fraud ring, appeared in a Nebraska court after being apprehended by federal agents. The capture by the FBI and Homeland Security Task Force marks the 10th fugitive from the FBI's 10 Most Wanted list caught since January 2025. Aguirre became the first person specifically designated as a cybercriminal to be added to that list when he was named in March.
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