FBI Offers Reward for Wanted Fugitive Víctor Julián Duque
Federal authorities are seeking information on the last remaining fugitive linked to an international money laundering scheme.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Financial Crime
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The FBI is offering a reward of up to US$10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Víctor Julián Duque. Duque is the final defendant wanted following federal charges regarding a multi-million dollar money laundering conspiracy in Miami.
Why it matters
The investigation highlights ongoing federal efforts to disrupt financial networks allegedly connected to foreign terrorist organizations. Authorities are working to dismantle groups that recruit individuals to facilitate illicit cash deposits through fictitious businesses.
A federal arrest warrant was issued on 22 October 2025 by the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Six of the nine charged defendants have been convicted, while Duque remains the only fugitive at large.
The players
FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is the domestic intelligence and security service of the United States.
Víctor Julián Duque
He is the sole remaining fugitive facing federal charges in a money laundering conspiracy case.
Clan del Golfo
This criminal group was designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the United States government in 2025.
US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
This federal court maintains jurisdiction over the legal proceedings related to the money laundering charges.
The details
The criminal network reportedly laundered funds by establishing shell companies and utilizing bank accounts to process illicit drug sales. Cash was funneled through various ATMs and bank branches between September 2022 and March 2023.
Timeline
26 September 2022: Documented bank deposits began.
24 March 2023: Documented bank deposits ended.
22 October 2025: A federal arrest warrant was issued.
17 December 2025: The Clan del Golfo was designated a foreign terrorist organization.
26 October 2026: The FBI reward offer was officially publicized.
Legal Context
The prosecution of this network reflects a broader shift toward classifying financial facilitators of designated terrorist groups as high-priority targets. This case follows the enforcement patterns established by the Clan del Golfo foreign terrorist organization designation in December 2025.
Residents should report any information regarding the suspect to federal authorities via the designated tip line. The ongoing nature of this investigation demonstrates the continued federal focus on rooting out shell companies operating within local financial systems.
The takeaway
Authorities emphasize that financial networks often rely on legitimate-looking shell companies to obscure the source of illicit drug proceeds. Reporting suspicious banking activities to federal officials remains a primary tool in dismantling such operations.
Further reading
For more information on ongoing regional investigations, visit Financial Crime.
More information
Submit tips regarding this case through the FBI online tip submission portal.
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