FBI Arrests First Ever Cyber Fugitive on Top 10 Most Wanted List
Summary
The FBI captured Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre, the first cyber fugitive ever listed on its 10 Most Wanted Fugitives, and brought him to the U.S. to face charges. He is accused of leading a cybercrime group that used malware to make ATMs give out cash illegally across many U.S. states.Key Facts
- Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre, also called "Prometheus" and "The Engineer," was arrested in Venezuela and appeared in court in Nebraska.
- He pleaded not guilty to charges including bank fraud conspiracy, money laundering, computer fraud, and providing support to terrorists.
- The most serious charge (bank fraud conspiracy) could lead to 30 years in prison.
- He is accused of creating malware called Ploutus, used to control ATMs and force them to release money without real transactions.
- The FBI listed him on the 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list in March 2026, making him the first cybercriminal ever on that list.
- The cybercrime was linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, designated a terrorist group by the U.S.
- The ATM jackpotting attacks affected machines in 47 states, Washington, D.C., and several other countries.
- FBI Director Kash Patel said 10 fugitives on the list have been captured since the start of President Trump’s administration, more than twice the previous four years.
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