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FBI Captures First Cyber Fugitive on Most Wanted List

FBI Captures First Cyber Fugitive on Most Wanted List

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ThreatCluster •October 4, 2026 at 06:06 UTC
  • •Anibal Canelon Aguirre is the first cyber fugitive on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list.
  • •He faces multiple charges related to a multimillion-dollar ATM jackpotting scheme.
  • •The FBI captured him in Venezuela and returned him to the U.S. for trial.

Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre, a 50-year-old Venezuelan national and leader of the Tren de Aragua gang, was arrested in Venezuela and returned to the U.S. to face charges related to a multimillion-dollar ATM jackpotting scheme. He is the first cyber fugitive to be placed on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list, which he joined in March 2026. Canelon Aguirre pleaded not guilty to four federal conspiracy charges, including bank fraud and money laundering, during his initial court appearance in Nebraska on October 3, 2026. The ATM jackpotting scheme allegedly exploited vulnerabilities in ATM systems using malware to dispense cash fraudulently. The FBI has linked this operation to a broader network of financial crimes associated with transnational criminal organizations. Canelon Aguirre's indictment was issued in December 2025, and he faces significant prison time if convicted.

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2025-12-01
Canelon Aguirre indicted
A federal grand jury in Nebraska indicted Anibal Canelon Aguirre on multiple conspiracy charges related to ATM jackpotting.
Newsweek
2026-03-01
Canelon Aguirre added to Most Wanted list
The FBI elevated Anibal Canelon Aguirre to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, marking a first for a cybercriminal.
Newsweek
2026-10-03
Canelon Aguirre appears in court
Anibal Canelon Aguirre appeared in a Nebraska courtroom and pleaded not guilty to four federal conspiracy charges.
Foxnews

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Common questions

What charges does Canelon Aguirre face?
He faces charges including conspiracy to commit bank fraud, money laundering, and computer fraud.
What is ATM jackpotting?
ATM jackpotting is a cybercrime technique that exploits ATM vulnerabilities to dispense cash fraudulently.
What are the potential penalties for Aguirre?
If convicted, Aguirre could face up to 30 years in prison for the most serious charge of conspiracy to commit bank fraud.