The FBI swiftly apprehended Gregory Henderson Jr., one of its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, just a day after he was added to the list. The 46-year-old was arrested on August 11, following allegations of drug trafficking, money laundering, and involvement in dogfighting conspiracies. The FBI labeled Henderson as armed and dangerous.
According to FBI reports, Henderson was the leader of a violent gang in Indianapolis with notable drug distribution connections to the Sinaloa Cartel, a notorious crime group in Mexico. The gang was known to distribute cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine throughout Indianapolis and the surrounding Midwest region.
Henderson had been evading capture since a large federal operation in August 2023. This operation resulted in the arrest of 18 individuals and the confiscation of 61 guns, various drugs, $98,000 in cash, and 166 fighting dogs.
“Nine Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitives is more than twice as many as captured under the entirety of the prior administration — and this FBI and our partners did it in 18 months under President Trump’s brilliant leadership,” said FBI Director Kash Patel in a Fox News Digital interview.
Current Fugitive List and Rewards Offered
The FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives page includes ten individuals, with Henderson’s capture allowing space for another addition. Here are details on the other fugitives:
- Omar Alexander Cardenas: Wanted for a 2019 murder in Sylmar, California. The FBI offers a reward of up to $1 million leading to his arrest.
- Trung Duc Lu: Involved in the 2014 torture, kidnapping, and murder of two brothers in Philadelphia. Known to be in Vietnam, a reward of up to $1 million is available.
- Fausto Isidro Meza-Flores: Alleged leader of the Meza-Flores Transnational Criminal Organization responsible for drug trafficking. He is believed to be in Mexico. A reward of up to $5 million is offered.
- Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano: Leader in the Tren de Aragua gang based in Venezuela, involved in cocaine trafficking. $5 million reward for information leading to arrest.
- Ruja Ignatova: Known as the “CryptoQueen,” involved in a $4 billion cryptocurrency fraud scheme, and possibly altered her appearance. $5 million reward offered.
- Wilver Villegas-Palomino: Part of Colombia’s ELN involved in narcoterrorism. $5 million reward for information.
- Yulan Adonay Archaga Carias: Leader of MS-13 in Honduras. Charges include racketeering and cocaine importation. Reward up to $10 million.
- Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel: Wanted for the 2015 murder of his wife in Maryland. Last seen in New Jersey. $1 million reward offered.
- Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre: Accused of ATM “jackpotting” and money laundering for Tren de Aragua. $1 million reward for his arrest.
Functioning of the Top 10 List
The FBI maintains its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list with ten entries, allowing for new additions when someone is captured or removed. The agency encourages tips on fugitives’ whereabouts by contacting local FBI offices, U.S. Embassies, or submitting online.
The list marks its 75th anniversary, affirming its ongoing prominence in law enforcement efforts.
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