The person at the center of this case
Multiple victims of MS-13 violence, law enforcement, and civilians
Cold Case · Open
5 years waiting · since 2020
HUGO ARMANDO QUINTEROS-MINEROS
Justice for Multiple victims of MS-13 violence, law enforcement, and civilians — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1What is Quinteros-Mineros' current location given his ties to Mexico and known MS-13 operational areas?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific acts of violence and extortion schemes can be directly linked to his orders across the three countries?
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Lead #3Who are the key MS-13 associates and intermediaries that could provide information about his whereabouts or activities?
Hugo Armando Quinteros-Mineros is a senior MS-13 leader wanted for directing gang violence, drug trafficking, and extortion across the United States, Mexico, and El Salvador. Federal charges filed in December 2020 include terrorism conspiracy, material support to terrorists, and narco-terrorism offenses. His current whereabouts remain unknown, and a $10,000 reward is offered for information leading to his location and arrest.
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United States, Mexico, and El Salvador
FBI - Eastern District of New York (Joint Task Force Vulcan)
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Lead #4How does his role in drug distribution networks connect to the terrorism financing charges?
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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 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 in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York.
Case Information
Incident:December 16, 2020
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
Up to $10,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case
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Case Information
Incident:December 16, 2020
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
Up to $10,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case