During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday, FBI Director Kash Patel announced that the bureau has now apprehended every individual on the FBI’s Ten‑Most‑Wanted list. The final capture, a suspect arrested in Venezuela over the weekend, brings the total to ten of ten—a feat Patel said no FBI has ever achieved.
Senate leadership praises the accomplishment
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R‑Iowa), chair of the committee, opened the session by commending the FBI for catching nine of the ten fugitives. Patel quickly corrected the record, stating, “We haven’t captured nine; we’ve captured ten.” He added that the latest arrest involved a man with alleged ties to the Tren de Aragua criminal organization.
Who was the tenth fugitive?
While Patel did not name the individual on the floor, FBI officials later confirmed to Fox News Digital that the tenth capture was Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre, described as the bureau’s first “cyber fugitive.” Aguirre is accused of leading an international scheme that stole millions from financial institutions through an ATM‑jackpotting operation dating back to at least 2024.
Broader results under the Trump administration
Patel used the hearing to highlight additional successes. He said the FBI has seized more than two and a half times as many of the top‑ten most‑wanted fugitives as the previous administration. The bureau also reported capturing six of the ten most‑wanted fraudsters on a new “top‑ten fraudsters” list created during President Trump’s term.
Beyond fugitives, Patel pointed to a sharp decline in violent crime that he attributes to the administration’s law‑and‑order initiatives. He cited a 20‑point drop in the national homicide rate, noting specific improvements in cities such as Baltimore, which recorded its lowest mid‑year homicide numbers in history. In Memphis, the homicide rate fell by 50 percent, and Washington, D.C., is on track for its lowest homicide count since 1990.
Administration’s response
President Trump has repeatedly emphasized the importance of a strong, well‑funded FBI and a coordinated federal task force to combat violent crime. The latest captures and crime‑rate reductions are presented as evidence that the administration’s policies are delivering safer communities across the country.
Patel concluded by thanking the committee for its support and reaffirming the FBI’s commitment to continue working with state, local, and international partners to protect the American public.
What’s next?
The FBI has not disclosed further details about ongoing investigations related to the captured fugitives. Law‑enforcement officials say they will continue to pursue other high‑profile targets on the Most Wanted list while maintaining the momentum of the current crime‑reduction strategy.
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