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United States citizen (kidnapped for ransom in January 2021)

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United States citizen (kidnapped for ransom in January 2021)

Case
#549
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); United States District Court for the District of Columbia
Violent Crime ยท Open
3 years waiting ยท since 2022

EMANUEL SALOMON

Justice for United States citizen (kidnapped for ransom in January 2021) โ€” the trail went cold in 2022, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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suspect
Lead #1

Where is Emanuel Salomon currently located and what is his current status?

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evidence
Lead #2

What evidence connects Salomon to the January 2021 kidnapping and ransom payment?

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person
Lead #3

Who are the other gang members and associates involved in the kidnapping conspiracy?

Emanuel Salomon, alleged second-in-command of the gang Village De Dieu, is wanted for his role in kidnappings of U.S. citizens for ransom in 2021. In January 2021, Salomon and associates allegedly kidnapped a U.S. citizen at gunpoint, held them for 11 days, beat and threatened them, and released them only after ransom was paid. He was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Hostage Taking and Hostage Taking in November 2022 and remains at large with known ties to the Dominican Republic and Mexico.

Case
#549
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); United States District Court for the District of Columbia

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location
Lead #4

What specific locations in the Dominican Republic or Mexico does Salomon frequent or have ties to?

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contact
Lead #5

Has Salomon had any contact with law enforcement or attempted to flee the jurisdiction since charges were filed?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

Conspiracy to Commit Hostage Taking; Hostage Taking Caution: Emanuel Salomon, as second in command of the gang Village De Dieu, allegedly participated in kidnappings of United States citizens for ransom in 2021. In January 2021, Salomon and associates allegedly kidnapped a United States citizen at gunpoint and held the victim for ransom for 11 days.

The victim was allegedly held at gunpoint, beaten, and threatened by the gang, and was released only after a ransom was paid. Emanuel Salomon was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Hostage Taking and Hostage Taking by a criminal complaint filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C.

on November 2, 2022. Remarks: Salomon has ties to or may visit the Dominican Republic and Mexico.

Timeline of Events

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2021-01-01

Kidnapping of U.S. citizen

Emanuel Salomon and associates allegedly kidnapped a United States citizen at gunpoint for ransom

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2021-01-11

Victim released

Victim was released after 11 days in captivity following ransom payment; victim was beaten and threatened during detention

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2022-11-02

Criminal charges filed

Salomon charged with Conspiracy to Commit Hostage Taking and Hostage Taking in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

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Case Information

Incident:January 1, 2021
Last Updated:September 11, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:January 1, 2021
Last Updated:September 11, 2026