The U.S. Department of State, in collaboration with the FBI and the DEA, has announced a reward totaling up to $50 million for information leading to the capture or conviction of the three key leaders of the Aragua Train, a group designated as a terrorist organization by Washington.
On November 5th, the announcement was made public. The individuals being sought are Yohan José Romero, known as "Yohan Petrica"; Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano, alias "Giovanni"; and Juan Gabriel Rivas Núñez, alias "Juancho". All three remain fugitives.
The largest reward is offered for Romero, up to $20 million, which is a significant increase from the previously offered $4 million.
The State Department identifies him as a co-founder and current leader of the group, reportedly established alongside "Niño Guerrero" and "Larry Changa" in Venezuela's Tocorón prison around 2013.
For Mosquera Serrano, the reward is set at up to $15 million, tripling the original $5 million offer. The FBI added him to its Ten Most Wanted list in June 2025, marking him as the first Aragua Train member to appear on this list.
U.S. authorities state that he oversees operations in Colombia, Central America, and the United States, and he faces charges for conspiracy to distribute cocaine internationally.
Rivas Núñez's reward, also up to $15 million, is entirely new. He is identified as the second in command, responsible for operations within Venezuela.
All three were indicted in 2025. On July 29, 2026, a third superseding indictment with nine counts was presented to the South Texas District Federal Court. This indictment, revealed this week, includes charges of conspiracy to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization.
The rewards are processed through the State Department's Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program and apply to arrests or convictions in any country.
This announcement follows several months after the U.S. Southern Command conducted an operation in Las Claritas, Venezuela, which resulted in the death of Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, alias "Niño Guerrero," who was until then the top leader and founder of the organization. Following his death, Romero remains the primary founder of the Aragua Train still at large.
In February 2025, the Aragua Train was labeled as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the State Department, alongside MS-13 and six Mexican cartels. The organization originated in Venezuela and has extended its reach to Chile, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, the United States, and Europe.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the FBI at +1-281-787-9939, which is available for text messages, WhatsApp, and Telegram. Authorities assure complete confidentiality for those providing information.
"WANTED: Receive up to $50 million in rewards for information leading to the arrest or conviction of the three main leaders of the Aragua Train: Yohan Petrica, Giovanni, and Juancho," the State Department posted on social media as they shared the official posters.
Key Details on the Aragua Train and U.S. Involvement
Who are the leaders of the Aragua Train targeted by the U.S.?
The U.S. is targeting Yohan José Romero, Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano, and Juan Gabriel Rivas Núñez, the main leaders of the Aragua Train.
What is the total reward offered by the U.S. for these leaders?
The U.S. is offering up to $50 million for information leading to their capture or conviction.
What charges are the leaders facing?
They are facing charges including conspiracy to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and international cocaine distribution.