An FBI director that actually catches criminals — imagine that…
According to a Fox News report, an alleged MS-13 senior gang leader on the FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” list is being extradited to the U.S. after his arrest in Mexico, FBI Director Kash Patel announced Tuesday.
“I can now confirm that last night, working with the Justice Department and other interagency partners, the FBI has extradited one of our ‘Ten Most Wanted’ from Mexico — one we believe to be a key senior leader of MS-13, Francisco Javier Roman-Bardales,” Patel announced in a statement.
“He was arrested in Mexico and is being transported within the U.S. as we speak, where he will face American justice. This is a major victory both for our law enforcement partners and for a safer America. Thank you to our brave personnel for executing the mission. And thank you to Mexico’s SSPC and FGE teams for their support of the FBI in this investigation and arrest,” he added.
Today, the #FBI celebrates a major victory, as we successfully extradite Francisco Javier Roman-Bardales, a senior MS-13 leader and one of our 'Ten Most Wanted' fugitives, from Mexico. This crucial step enhances the safety of communities across America. https://t.co/oDEsaq8QqG https://t.co/hS4UuZvJ0H pic.twitter.com/9f1LcxX3Cc
— FBI (@FBI) March 18, 2025
The FBI said Bardales faces charges in the Eastern District of New York relating to “several offenses for his alleged role in ordering numerous acts of violence against civilians and rival gang members, as well as his role in drug distribution and extortion schemes in the United States and El Salvador.”
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino reacted to the news on X saying, “With this FBI — you can run from American justice, but you cannot hide. The work is only beginning.”
Another “Ten Most Wanted” fugitive captured.
With this FBI — you can run from American justice, but you cannot hide.
The work is only beginning.@TheJusticeDept @FBIDirectorKash https://t.co/IsWHdD0xwq
— Dan Bongino (@FBIDDBongino) March 18, 2025
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