The person at the center of this case
Victor Eduardo Morales Zelaya (fugitive)
Cold Case · Open - Fugitive at Large
3 years waiting · since 2023
VICTOR EDUARDO MORALES ZELAYA
Justice for Victor Eduardo Morales Zelaya (fugitive) — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Where is Morales Zelaya currently hiding and who is harboring him?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific drug trafficking routes and quantities of cocaine has he coordinated into the United States?
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contact
Lead #3Who are his direct associates and handlers within MS-13 and beyond Yulan Adonay Archaga Carias?
Victor Eduardo Morales Zelaya is a high-ranking MS-13 leader in Honduras wanted by the FBI for racketeering, cocaine importation, and machine gun possession. He allegedly coordinated the gang's drug trafficking operations, violence against rivals, and money laundering while overseeing drug imports into the United States. A federal arrest warrant was issued June 6, 2023, and he remains at large with a $5 million reward for information leading to his capture.
Case
#2473
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Houston Field Office; U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York; Joint Task Force Vulcan
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clue
Lead #4What financial records and money laundering operations can be traced to his illicit activities?
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person
Lead #5What acts of violence, murders, and kidnappings can be directly attributed to his orders?
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Racketeering Conspiracy (RICO); Cocaine Importation Conspiracy; Possession of Machine Guns; Conspiracy to Possess Machine Guns Caution: Victor Eduardo Morales Zelaya is allegedly a national leader and high-ranking member of MS-13 in Honduras and a close associate of Ten Most Wanted Fugitive, Yulan Adonay Archaga Carias . Morales Zelaya allegedly coordinated the gang’s drug trafficking business, acts of violence (including murders and kidnappings) against rivals, and the movement of proceeds from the gang’s illicit activities.
He is also allegedly responsible for the gang's importation of large amounts of drugs into the United States. On June 6, 2023, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Morales Zelaya in the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, after he was charged with racketeering conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, and possession and conspiracy to possess machine guns.
This case is being investigated as part of Joint Task Force Vulcan.
Timeline of Events
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2023-06-06
Federal Arrest Warrant Issued
Victor Eduardo Morales Zelaya was charged with racketeering conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, and possession and conspiracy to possess machine guns in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York.
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Case Information
Incident:June 6, 2023
Last Updated:September 16, 2026
Up to $5,000,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case
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Case Information
Incident:June 6, 2023
Last Updated:September 16, 2026
Up to $5,000,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case