The person at the center of this case
Civilians and rival gang members targeted by MS-13 under Martinez-Abrego's direction
Cold Case · Open
3 years waiting · since 2022
JUAN ANTONIO MARTINEZ-ABREGO
Justice for Civilians and rival gang members targeted by MS-13 under Martinez-Abrego's direction — 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 #1What is Martinez-Abrego's current location and operational status within MS-13 leadership since his 2018 removal to El Salvador?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific acts of violence and extortion schemes has Martinez-Abrego ordered, and what evidence connects him to these crimes?
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Lead #3Who are the key associates and members of the Hollywood clique of MS-13 that Martinez-Abrego directed?
Juan Antonio Martinez-Abrego is a senior MS-13 leader wanted for directing gang violence, drug distribution, and extortion across the United States, Mexico, and El Salvador. A federal arrest warrant was issued in September 2022 after he was charged with providing material support to terrorists, narco-terrorism conspiracy, and racketeering. Despite being removed to El Salvador in 2018, his current whereabouts remain unknown, and he continues to be sought as part of Joint Task Force Vulcan's investigation into MS-13 operations.
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FBI - Eastern District of New York; Joint Task Force Vulcan
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Lead #4How has Martinez-Abrego maintained control of MS-13 operations across multiple countries despite legal restrictions?
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Conspiracy to Provide and Conceal Material Support and Resources to Terrorists; Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy; Racketeering Conspiracy Caution: Juan Antonio Martinez-Abrego 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 a senior leader of MS-13.
Martinez-Abrego has been charged with several offenses for his alleged role in ordering numerous acts of violence against civilians and rival gang members, as well as his role in drug distribution and extortion schemes in the United States and El Salvador. A federal arrest warrant was issued for Martinez-Abrego in the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York, Central Islip, New York, on September 22, 2022, after he was charged with Conspiracy to Provide Material Support to Terrorists, Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy, and Racketeering Conspiracy.
This case is being investigated as part of Joint Task Force Vulcan. Remarks: Juan Antonio Martinez-Abrego is a senior member of the Hollywood clique of MS-13.
He was an MS-13 leader while incarcerated in the Chalatenango prison in El Salvador. After his release in approximately 2014, Martinez-Abrego was a member of the Ranfla en las Calles, where he was part of the principal line of control of gang operations.
He illegally entered the United States on or about April 21, 2016, and was arrested on April 22, 2016 by Border Patrol in Texas. He was prosecuted for illegal re-entry and sentenced to 21 months in federal prison.
After serving his sentence, he was removed back to El Salvador on July 6, 2018.
Timeline of Events
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2014
Release from Chalatenango Prison
Martinez-Abrego released from Chalatenango prison in El Salvador and became member of Ranfla en las Calles gang leadership
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2016-04-21
Illegal Entry to United States
Martinez-Abrego illegally entered the United States
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2016-04-22
Arrest by Border Patrol
Arrested by U.S. Border Patrol in Texas for illegal re-entry
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2018-07-06
Removal to El Salvador
Martinez-Abrego removed back to El Salvador after completing 21-month federal prison sentence
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2022-09-22
Federal Arrest Warrant Issued
Federal arrest warrant issued in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York for Conspiracy to Provide Material Support to Terrorists, Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy, and Racketeering Conspiracy
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2014
Last Updated:September 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2014
Last Updated:September 9, 2026