Dallas County leaders offer $50 million for Tren de Aragua bosses

The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Thursday that it is offering up to $50 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of three men identified as leaders of the Venezuelan criminal group Tren de Aragua. The bounties target Yohan Jose Romero, Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano, and Juan Gabriel Rivas Nunez. Authorities have designated Tren de Aragua as a foreign terrorist organization.

The men were originally accused in 2025 in the Southern District of Texas. The initial charges alleged they conspired to provide material support to the group. In July 2026, prosecutors filed a nine-count superseding indictment against them. This updated filing adds specific drug trafficking charges against Mosquera Serrano, who is listed on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list.

The reward structure allocates specific amounts to each suspect. The government will pay up to $20 million for information leading to Romero's arrest. Mosquera Serrano and Rivas Nunez each carry a bounty of up to $15 million. The total potential payout reaches $50 million. The Justice Department stated that the group has operated since the mid-2000s, originating as a prison gang in Venezuela.

According to a department press release, the organization has expanded its network across the Western Hemisphere and established a presence in the United States. Their activities include drug trafficking, firearms smuggling, human trafficking, kidnapping, robbery, and extortion. Members also commit homicides and assaults to advance the group's goals. The group has generated revenue through financial crimes targeting U.S. institutions, including ATM jackpotting schemes that stole millions of dollars in cash.

The investigation revealed that the conspiracy targeted or executed ATM jackpotting attacks in 47 states, the District of Columbia, and several foreign countries. The criminal enterprise has spread fear and violence, according to Attorney General Todd Blanche. He noted that since President Trump returned to office, the Department of Justice has charged more than 350 members and associates of Tren de Aragua, including the three men listed in the current indictment.

Multiple agencies are participating in the search for the three men. These include the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Houston Police Department, and the Harris County Sheriff's Office. The U.S. Marshals Service is also involved, along with Colombian authorities such as the National Police and the Attorney General's Office. The Department of Justice's Judicial Attaché Office in Bogotá and the Office of International Affairs are assisting with the case.

The men have multiple aliases used by law enforcement. Romero, 48, is also known as Yohan Petrica, Petrica, Viejo, and Darwin. Mosquera Serrano, 37, goes by the alias El Viejo. Rivas Nunez, 44, is known as Juancho. The superseding indictment against Mosquera Serrano includes charges for conspiring to manufacture and distribute cocaine and for international distribution of cocaine.

Attorney General Blanche stated that the group's criminal enterprise has spread fear, violence, and lawlessness. He said the department will not stop until those responsible are brought to justice. He encouraged anyone with information regarding the location of the three individuals to notify the FBI. The goal is to help save lives by securing their arrests.

The Department of Justice provided several methods for the public to submit tips. Individuals can text, WhatsApp, or Telegram the number 281-787-9939. They can also contact their local FBI office or the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Another option is to submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov. The announcement came on November 5, 2026, following the release of the superseding indictment.

The three men remain at large. The Justice Department continues to coordinate with local and international partners to track their movements. The bounties are active immediately. Law enforcement officials are reviewing new leads as they come in. The case remains a priority for the Southern District of Texas and the federal task force investigating the gang.