The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has increased the reward for its top ten fugitives. The increased reward offer comes as part of a new initiative aimed at apprehending the most wanted criminals in the United States.
The FBI has been working tirelessly for years to apprehend the country’s most dangerous criminals and bring them to justice. The Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list was established in 1950 and has since become one of the FBI’s most effective tools in identifying and capturing violent criminals.
As part of its new initiative, the FBI has increased the reward offer for each of the top ten fugitives to $100,000, up from the previous amount of $50,000. The increased reward is aimed at incentivizing the public to provide information that can help the FBI locate and apprehend these dangerous criminals.
According to the FBI, the new initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen partnerships with local law enforcement agencies and other organizations that can help track down fugitives. Special Agent in Charge, Steven M. Martinez, stated, “This initiative will leverage the expertise and resources of the FBI and our many partners to ensure that we are doing everything possible to apprehend the most dangerous fugitives.”
The Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list includes individuals who are wanted for a variety of crimes, including homicide, drug trafficking, and fraud. The criminals on this list are considered to be some of the most dangerous in the country and are believed to be armed and extremely dangerous.
One of the criminals on the list is Rafael Caro Quintero, who is wanted by the FBI for his involvement in the kidnapping and murder of a Drug Enforcement Administration agent in 1985. Quintero was originally arrested in Mexico and convicted of the crime but was released from prison on a technicality in 2013.
Another fugitive on the list is Alexis Flores, who is wanted for the kidnapping and murder of a five-year-old girl in Pennsylvania in 2000. Flores has been on the run for over a decade and is believed to have fled to his native Honduras.
The FBI also added a new fugitive to the list, Arnoldo Jimenez, who is wanted for the murder of his new bride just hours after their wedding in 2012. Jimenez is believed to have fled the country and may be hiding in Mexico.
The FBI is asking the public to provide any information they may have about the whereabouts of these criminals. The increased reward offer is aimed at incentivizing people to come forward with information that could lead to their capture.
In conclusion, the FBI’s new initiative to increase the reward for its top ten fugitives is a step forward in the fight against crime. With the help of the public, the FBI hopes to locate and apprehend the country’s most dangerous criminals and bring them to justice. If you have any information on any of the fugitives on the Ten Most Wanted list, please contact your local FBI field office or submit a tip online.
Sources:
“FBI Increases Ten Most Wanted Fugitives Reward.” FBI, 12 Jul. 2019.
“Ten Most Wanted Fugitives.” FBI.
