US Offers $15M Reward for MS-13 Leaders in Honduras, June 18

The US State Department announced Thursday that it is offering up to $15 million in rewards for information leading to the arrest or conviction of MS-13 gang leaders in Honduras. Yulan Adonay Archaga Carias, known as “Porky,” carries a $10 million reward, while Víctor Eduardo Morales Zelaya, known as “Cuervo,” carries a $5 million reward. Both men are fugitives and among the most wanted by federal law enforcement.

Who These Fugitives Are

Archaga Carias is listed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list and is wanted by the Drug Enforcement Agency and Homeland Security Investigations. Court documents show both men are the highest-ranking MS-13 members in Honduras and direct the gang’s criminal activities across Central America and the United States. They allegedly oversaw the importation of large quantities of cocaine into the US and controlled drug trafficking, money laundering, murder, kidnappings, and other violent crimes.

Why the Reward Increased

The State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs increased its reward offer for Archaga Carias from a previous amount to $10 million. MS-13 was designated a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the Trump administration last year, elevating the gang’s status in federal law enforcement priorities. The higher rewards reflect the severity of the threat posed by these leaders to US national security and public safety.

MS-13’s Criminal Network

According to court documents, Archaga Carias and Morales Zelaya provided support and resources to the MS-13 enterprise using firearms, narcotics, and cash. The gang operates across Central America and maintains active criminal networks in the United States. Both fugitives remain at large despite their placement on federal most-wanted lists.

Final Thoughts

The $15 million reward signals US commitment to dismantling MS-13’s leadership structure. These fugitives remain among the most dangerous gang leaders sought by federal agencies.

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