Anibal Alexander CANELON AGUIRRE
Sanctioned entityBorn 15 May 1976 (50 years old),Venezuela. Named in 1 sanctions listing.
Summary
Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre is wanted for allegedly leading a large international conspiracy that deploys numerous crews to the United States to steal millions of dollars from financial institutions in support of the Tren de Aragua transnational gang, a designated foreign terrorist organization which originated in Venezuela and now operates throughout Latin America and the United States. Since at least January of 2024, Canelon Aguirre and other members of the conspiracy are alleged to have unlawfully enriched themselves by committing ATM jackpotting, a scheme where malware is installed on ATMs to force the unauthorized withdrawal of cash, after which the stolen cash flows through a complex money laundering network. On December 9, 2025, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Canelon Aguirre in the United States District Court, District of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska, after he was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud; Conspiracy to Commit Bank Burglary and Intentionally Damage a Protected Computer System; Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering; and Conspiracy to Provide Material Support to Terrorists. This case is being investigated as part of Joint Task Force Vulcan in conjunction with the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) of the Department of Justice.
Canelon Aguirre has ties to Venezuela and Mexico. He is known to speak Spanish.
Sanctions and listings1
- Listed
- 30 Sep 2026
Counter Terrorism - SDGT
Office of Foreign Assets ControlUS OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) ListUnited States
TCO, SDGT and block
Secondary sanctions risk: section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended by Executive Order 13886
Executive Order 13224 (Terrorism)
Executive Order 13581 (TCO)
Programme US-TERRReference 58161treasury.govofac.treasury.gov
Connections1
Other links1
- Tren de AraguaSanctionedTerrorismDebarredLinked to"Providing support to"PeruEcuadorColombia
Identifiers2
| Identifier | Number | Issued by |
|---|---|---|
| ID number | V-13126628 | |
| Cedula no | V-13126628 | Venezuela |
Other names6
Also known as4
Weak aliases2
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