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FBI marks 75th anniversary of ‘Ten Most Wanted’ list

Last updated: March 14, 2025 2:37 pm
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Friday marked a significant milestone for the FBI as they celebrated the 75th anniversary of their iconic “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” list. This list, established in 1950, has become a crucial tool in tracking down and apprehending some of the most dangerous criminals in the country. FBI Director Kash Patel described it as an “invaluable publicity tool” that has helped ensure that the most notorious criminals are brought to justice.

Over the years, the list has featured more than 500 fugitives, with some of the most infamous names including Ted Bundy and Osama Bin Laden. These individuals have captured the public’s imagination and have been the inspiration for countless novels, movies, and TV shows, including the popular series “FBI: Most Wanted.”

The first version of the list was sent out by FBI founding Director J. Edgar Hoover to the United Press International wire agency. It was designed to generate public interest in law enforcement and assist in capturing the FBI’s most elusive targets. The list has since evolved to include a diverse range of criminals, from bank robbers and murder suspects to organized crime figures, cybercriminals, and white-collar criminals.

One of the most recent additions to the list is Bulgarian fraudster Ruja Ignatava, the only woman currently on the roster. She is accused of scamming investors around the world out of billions of dollars and has a $5 million bounty on her head. Other notable fugitives on the list include accused killer Omar Alexander Cardenas, accused drug trafficker Fausto Isidro Meza-Flores, and Haitian crime boss Vitel’Homme Innocent, wanted for the kidnapping of 17 American missionaries in 2021.

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The FBI released a commemorative graphic to mark the 75th anniversary of the list, showcasing the evolution of this iconic tool in the fight against crime. The list continues to be a vital resource for law enforcement agencies in their efforts to bring dangerous criminals to justice and protect the public from harm.

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