The U.S. government has reinstated a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the location and capture of Honduran national Yulan Adonay Archaga Carías, also known by his alias "El Porky," who U.S. authorities have identified as a key leader of the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) in Honduras.
The U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa issued a public announcement on October 30, reiterating its economic offer and appealing to citizens to provide information that could aid in the apprehension of the fugitive.
The public is advised to contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) directly at +1-832-267-1688, where representatives are available to receive calls and messages through various platforms, including WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram.
Archaga Carías has been at large since February 13, 2020, after evading capture at the courts in El Progreso, Yoro department.
A group of heavily armed individuals, disguised as law enforcement and military personnel, stormed the judicial complex, successfully intervening to free the individual during a transfer to attend a court hearing.
The U.S. Government has issued a substantial reward of $10 million for any information that leads to the apprehension of Yulan Adonay Archaga Carías, also known as "Porky," the leader of the notorious MS-13 gang in Honduras. Individuals with relevant information are urged to contact the FBI via phone at +1-832-267-1688, using messaging services such as WhatsApp, Signal, or Telegram.
A fatal confrontation resulted in the deaths of four law enforcement officials and one individual affiliated with the criminal organization involved.
A notorious individual, known as "El Porky," received a 20-year prison sentence in 2018 for his involvement in money laundering and illicit association crimes.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is actively pursuing one of its most highly sought-after targets.
The individual has been listed as one of the FBI's 10 most wanted fugitives since November 2021. Additionally, he is also being sought by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) division.
US court documents have implicated Archaga Carías in a leadership position within the MS-13 gang, alleging ties to various illicit activities, including drug trafficking, money laundering, and violent crimes such as murder and kidnapping.
US authorities have implicated the individual in alleged operations tied to the transportation of substantial quantities of cocaine into the country.
As part of its ongoing initiative to counter transnational crime, the U.S. State Department has established the Transnational Organized Crime Reward Program (TOCRP) to incentivize the disruption of international organized crime syndicates.
US authorities continue to prioritize Archaga Carías as a key target in their efforts to combat organized crime in Central America, which has connections to global illicit networks.
The public is being asked to come forward with any information regarding the whereabouts of the individuals in question, with the FBI providing a contact number and multiple platforms for individuals to share their knowledge.
