A superseding indictment has been unsealed in Houston, charging two Venezuelan nationals with terrorism and international drug distribution. The accused, Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano, also known as "El Viejo," 37, and Jose Enrique Martinez Flores, also known as "Chuqui," 24, are alleged high-ranking members of the Tren de Aragua (TdA), a designated foreign terrorist organization.
The charges include conspiring to provide material support to TdA and conspiracy and distribution of cocaine intended for the United States. The indictment was returned by a federal grand jury on April 8.
Martinez Flores was arrested in Colombia on March 31 following a provisional arrest warrant requested by the United States. He remains in custody pending further proceedings. Mosquera Serrano is currently a fugitive and has been added to the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List.
"Transnational criminal gangs and cartels have preyed upon Americans for far too long," stated U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. "That ends now."
According to court information, Mosquera Serrano is a senior leader overseeing TdA operations across Colombia, Central America, and the United States. Martinez Flores holds a high-ranking position within TdA in Bogota, Colombia.
The charges allege that they facilitated the delivery of over five kilograms of cocaine for international distribution to support TdA's criminal activities. If convicted, both face potential life imprisonment and fines up to $10 million.
The FBI encourages anyone with information about Mosquera Serrano to contact them via WhatsApp or Telegram at 281-787-9939 or submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov. A reward of up to $3 million is offered for information leading to his arrest or conviction.
The investigation involved multiple agencies including the FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Houston Police Department, Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Colombian National Police, and Colombian Attorney General’s Office.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Casey N. MacDonald and Anibal J. Alaniz are prosecuting the case alongside Deputy Director David C. Smith from the Department of Justice’s Joint Task Force Vulcan (JTFV). JTFV was established in 2019 targeting MS-13 but has expanded its focus to include TdA.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America aimed at eliminating cartels and transnational criminal organizations while protecting communities from violent crime perpetrators.
An indictment serves as an accusation rather than evidence; defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty through due process.
