Venezuela extradites FBI's most-wanted hacker to the US
- —The FBI added Canelon Aguirre to its Ten Most Wanted list on March 12, 2026
- —Authorities offered a $1 million reward for information leading to his capture
- —The FBI has documented more than 1,800 jackpotting incidents since 2017 with losses above $55 million
- —Prosecutors allege part of the proceeds funded the Tren de Aragua gang
Why it matters: The case highlights how cybercrime and crypto laundering are increasingly linked to sanctioned groups, adding pressure on regulators to tighten oversight of crypto infrastructure.
Source: BeInCrypto ES