FBI Adds Venezuelan Fugitive to Ten Most Wanted List

On July 17, 2025, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) added Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano, a Venezuelan national born on February 22, 1988, to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. The FBI made the designation based on credible investigative findings indicating Serrano’s senior leadership role in the Tren de Aragua, a transnational criminal organization.

According to the FBI’s Criminal Investigative Division, Serrano is wanted for his alleged involvement in international narcotics trafficking and providing material support to terrorist entities. These charges carry significant legal implications under U.S. federal law, including violations of the Controlled Substances Act and statutes related to terrorism financing.

The FBI, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of State, announced a reward of up to $3 million for information leading to Serrano’s arrest. This is one of the highest rewards currently active under the FBI’s fugitive program, reflecting the priority level of this case.

Tren de Aragua, which originated in Venezuela, has been identified in multiple international law enforcement assessments—including reports from INTERPOL and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)—as a rapidly expanding criminal enterprise. Its operations reportedly span several Latin American countries and include activities such as drug and human trafficking, money laundering, and violent crime.

By listing Serrano, the FBI is intensifying its international coordination efforts. “This individual poses a serious threat to public safety and regional stability,” said Brian Turner, Executive Assistant Director of the FBI’s Criminal, Cyber, Response, and Services Branch. He emphasized that bringing fugitives like Serrano to justice is vital for disrupting transnational criminal networks.

The FBI encourages anyone with information to contact their nearest FBI field office or the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Tipsters can also report information anonymously through the FBI’s online tip portal.

Sources:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
  https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/topten
• U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
  https://www.justice.gov
• INTERPOL Criminal Intelligence Reports
  https://www.interpol.int
• United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
  https://www.unodc.org