The person at the center of this case
Victor Eduardo Morales Zelaya (fugitive/subject)
Cold Case · Open - Active Fugitive
3 years waiting · since 2023
VICTOR EDUARDO MORALES ZELAYA
Justice for Victor Eduardo Morales Zelaya (fugitive/subject) — 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 #1What is Morales Zelaya's current location and how is he evading capture in Honduras?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific drug trafficking routes and money laundering operations did Morales Zelaya coordinate?
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Lead #3Who are the key associates and network members supporting Morales Zelaya's operations?
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. A federal arrest warrant was issued on June 6, 2023, after he allegedly coordinated the gang's drug trafficking, violence, and money laundering operations. His capture remains critical to disrupting MS-13's international criminal network and drug supply chains into the United States.
Case
#2473
Honduras
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, Joint Task Force Vulcan
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clue
Lead #4How does his role as MS-13 leader connect to Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Yulan Adonay Archaga Carias?
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Source Narrative
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 charged with racketeering conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, and possession and conspiracy to possess machine guns in U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Case Information
Incident:June 6, 2023
Last Updated:June 18, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 6, 2023
Last Updated:June 18, 2026
Up to $5,000,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case