The person at the center of this case
Multiple victims of MS-13 gang violence, civilians, and law enforcement
Cold Case · Open
5 years waiting · since 2020
HUGO ARMANDO QUINTEROS-MINEROS
Justice for Multiple victims of MS-13 gang violence, civilians, and law enforcement — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1What is Quinteros-Mineros's current location and how is he evading capture across three countries?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific acts of violence and extortion schemes has he ordered, and what evidence links him to these crimes?
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contact
Lead #3Who are his known associates and communication networks that could help locate him?
Hugo Armando Quinteros-Mineros is a senior MS-13 leader wanted for directing gang operations across the United States, Mexico, and El Salvador, including ordering violence against civilians and law enforcement. He faces federal terrorism charges including conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists, finance terrorism, and commit transnational acts of violence. Despite being charged in December 2020, Quinteros-Mineros remains at large, and law enforcement seeks public assistance to locate him as part of Joint Task Force Vulcan.
Case
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United States, Mexico, and El Salvador
FBI - Eastern District of New York; Joint Task Force Vulcan
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location
Lead #4What are his known safe houses or hideouts in Mexico and El Salvador?
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clue
Lead #5How does MS-13's narco-terrorism financing operation function under his direction?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
Conspiracy to Provide and Conceal Material Support and Resources to Terrorists; Conspiracy to Commit Acts of Terrorism Transcending National Boundaries; Conspiracy to Finance Terrorism; Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy Caution: Hugo Armando Quinteros-Mineros is wanted for his alleged involvement in the direction of MS-13 activity in the United States, Mexico, and El Salvador. He is alleged to be among the most senior leaders of MS-13 worldwide.
Quinteros-Mineros has been charged with several terrorism offenses for his alleged role in ordering numerous acts of violence against civilians, law enforcement, and rival gang members, as well as drug distribution and extortion schemes worldwide. A federal arrest warrant was issued for Quinteros-Mineros in the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York, on December 16, 2020, after he was charged with Conspiracy to Provide and Conceal Material Support and Resources to Terrorists, Conspiracy to Commit Acts of Terrorism Transcending National Boundaries, Conspiracy to Finance Terrorism, and Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy.
This case is being investigated as part of Joint Task Force Vulcan. Remarks: Quinteros-Mineros has ties to Mexico.
Timeline of Events
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2020-12-16
Federal Arrest Warrant Issued
Hugo Armando Quinteros-Mineros was charged in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, with Conspiracy to Provide and Conceal Material Support and Resources to Terrorists, Conspiracy to Commit Acts of Terrorism Transcending National Boundaries, Conspiracy to Finance Terrorism, and Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy.
Case Information
Incident:December 16, 2020
Last Updated:October 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 16, 2020
Last Updated:October 30, 2026
Up to $10,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case