News Americas, New York, NY, December 4, 2024: The US State Department has announced an increase in the reward for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho”, to a staggering $15 million. Oseguera Cervantes, a Mexican national and co-founder of the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), is considered one of the world’s most wanted criminals for his role in drug trafficking and violence.
The Criminal Enterprise of Oseguera Cervantes
Oseguera Cervantes was the leader of the CJNG, a notorious cartel responsible for trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine to the United States. Under his leadership, the CJNG has been associated with widespread violence and illegal drug distribution throughout North America. Since 2017, Oseguera has faced multiple indictments in the US for drug trafficking and other crimes.
In April 2022, he was charged with engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise, conspiracy to manufacture and distribute drugs for importation into the US, and using firearms in drug trafficking operations. Despite the charges, Oseguera remains a fugitive.
Enhanced reward under the narcotics reward program
The increased reward, offered under the Narcotics Rewards Program (NRP), underscores the United States’ commitment to dismantling the CJNG and bringing its leaders to justice. PRK offers financial incentives to those who provide actionable intelligence on major narcotics traffickers.
The State Department is also offering rewards of up to $5 million each for information on CJNG leaders Audias Flores-Silva and Juan Carlos Valencia Gonzalez.
How to provide information
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) urges anyone with information on Oseguera Cervantes or other CJNG leaders to come forward. Tips can be shared anonymously via:
All identities are kept strictly confidential. Government employees and officials are not entitled to remuneration.
The US government’s increased efforts reflect the urgent need to curb the drug cartel operations that have fueled the opioid crisis and contributed to thousands of deaths across America.
