FBI Most Wanted Fugitive 'Prometheus' Is Captured
Summary
A Venezuelan man named Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre, accused of leading a hacking scheme that forced ATMs to dispense cash illegally, has been captured and brought to the United States. He faces federal charges related to bank fraud, money laundering, and support for a violent gang called Tren de Aragua.Key Facts
- Anibal Canelon Aguirre, also known as “Prometheus” and “The Engineer,” is 50 years old.
- He is accused of leading a large international hacking conspiracy that used malware to steal money from ATMs.
- This hacking scheme, called “ATM jackpotting,” made ATMs give out cash without taking money from bank accounts.
- The operation was linked to Tren de Aragua, a violent Venezuelan crime gang designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the Trump administration.
- Canelon Aguirre was added to the FBI’s Most Wanted Fugitives list in March 2026, the first cybercriminal to be placed there.
- He appeared in court in Nebraska on October 2 and pleaded not guilty to four charges, including bank fraud and providing material support to terrorists.
- The conspiracy targeted ATMs in 47 states, Washington, D.C., and other countries, and over 120 people have been charged in connection with the case.
- If convicted, Canelon Aguirre could face up to 30 years in prison for bank fraud, 20 years for money laundering, and 15 years for supporting terrorism.
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