FBI sanctions listing
ANIBAL ALEXANDER CANELON AGUIRRE
ANIBAL ALEXANDER CANELON AGUIRRE is an individual designated on the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation — Wanted (FBI) sanctions list under the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives programme, listed on 2026-02-17. Ten Most Wanted Fugitives. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, Venezuelan nationality, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud; Conspiracy to Commit Bank Burglary and Intentionally Damage a Protected Computer System; Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering; Conspiracy to Provide Material Support to Terrorists Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre is wanted for allegedly leading a large international conspiracy that deploys numerous crews to the United States to steal millions of dollars from financial institutions in support of the Tren de Aragua transnational gang, a designated foreign terrorist organization which originated in Venezuela and now operates throughout Latin America and the United States. Since at least January of 2024, Canelon Aguirre and other members of the conspiracy are alleged to have unlawfully enriched themselves by committing ATM jackpotting, a scheme where malware is installed on ATMs to force the unauthorized withdrawal of cash, after which the stolen cash flows through a complex money laundering network. On December 9, 2025, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Canelon Aguirre in the United States District Court, District of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska, after he was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud; Conspiracy to Commit Bank Burglary and Intentionally Damage a Protected Computer System; Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering; and Conspiracy to Provide Material Support to Terrorists. This case is being investigated as part of Joint Task Force Vulcan in conjunction with the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) of the Department of Justice. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $1,000,000 for information leading directly to the arrest of Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre. SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS
Statement of reasons as published by US FBI. This is the issuing authority's wording, reproduced for reference.
Designation record
| List / authority | US FBI (FBI) — FBI — Ten Most Wanted Fugitives |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Ten Most Wanted Fugitives |
| Date listed | 2026-02-17 |
| Source record ID | fbi:610d8fa337874ea7b7f09b992c4ea0b9 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | Ten Most Wanted Fugitives |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | May 15, 1976 |
| Place of birth | Venezuela |
| Nationality / country | Venezuelan |
| Gender | Male |
Known aliases (5)
Deep-research dossier
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation — Wanted |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | fbi:610d8fa337874ea7b7f09b992c4ea0b9 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |