Five of the FBI's most wanted fugitives were captured in Mexico: who they are and what clues led to their arrests

Between 2025 and 2026, five fugitives featured on the FBI’s list of the ten most wanted individuals were located and apprehended in Mexico. Following their capture, all five subjects were placed into the custody of United States authorities. The operations involved tracking specific intelligence leads that successfully resulted in the detention of these high-priority targets.

In a separate enforcement action announced on October 26, 2026, the Colombian National Army reported the capture of an individual known as 'alias Muco.' Identified as a member of the 33rd structure of the FARC dissidents, the suspect was considered one of the most wanted criminals in the Norte de Santander region. The operation leading to his arrest took place in the department of Cesar.