This nationwide police initiative targeted ten fugitives with links to both national and international courts on charges ranging from murder and drug trafficking to counterfeit currency and offenses against minors. Several cases have remained unresolved or undisclosed for more than fifteen years, underscoring the long timeline often involved in pursuing international suspects.
Citizen cooperation plays a pivotal role in apprehending these individuals. To facilitate information sharing, a dedicated tip line and secure reporting channels were established to allow the public to provide leads to investigators in a discreet manner. Any information related to the fugitives can be transmitted through the appropriate channels. Community vigilance remains a cornerstone of the effort to bring these cases to a close.
In 2021, the Fugitive Division reported 417 arrests, reflecting steady progress in a broader effort that has resulted in more than 2,272 arrests on various charges since 2017. This ongoing collaboration across jurisdictions demonstrates the reach and impact of cross-border cooperation in pursuing justice.
List of the ten most wanted people
Derek McGraw, also known as Ferguson
The individual is sought in connection with a murder case. Investigators contend that a waiter was fatally shot in the chest at a Glasgow tavern parking area in June 2007. It is believed that two individuals were waiting in the parking lot, with Derek McGraw Ferguson and another man later found deceased in an oil drum in the Clyde River. Physical descriptions note a height around 1.55 meters, fair skin, and noticeable hair loss; potential hair restoration or a wig may be present. A partial left-ear condition is mentioned, with tattoos on the left arm including a heart, an arrow, and a dagger. The person is considered dangerous and possibly armed, and was last known to be in the vicinity of those years prior.
Diego Dario Gonzalez Gersi
The 40-year-old fugitive is alleged to have sexually abused a minor. The child’s mother reported that the girl accessed websites involving sexual content on multiple occasions, with the minor later stating a five-year history of abuse. The fugitive is described as 1.70 meters tall with dark eyes and tattoos on both legs, both arms, and the back. An earring on the left eyebrow is mentioned as a distinguishing feature.
Viviana Andrea Vallejo Gutierrez
It is alleged that Vallejo Gutierrez facilitated the movement of women to Spain for prostitution to settle debts. She purportedly operated several houses used for trafficking and narcotics distribution. Physical notes describe a height of 1.48 meters, a very lean build, green eyes, and a distinctive mole on the left facial area. A Galician accent and careful demeanor are noted in the profile.
Manuel Herrero Munoz
Munoz is linked to a fatal assault in Mexico City, where he allegedly attacked a man with a sharp instrument, causing neck and thoracic injuries, before disposing of the body in a cement-filled barrel within a warehouse. He is described as 33 years old, about 1.75 meters tall, with brown hair and very light blue eyes. A surgical scar on the left arm and a left-hand anchor tattoo are noted, along with fluent English proficiency.
Norbert Kohler
At 44 years old, Kohler faces charges related to cocaine trafficking and money laundering. He has been linked to multiple robberies in the Czech Republic and is described as tall, with light blue eyes. In past incidents, he is alleged to have impersonated police during abductions, extracting valuables from victims. The profile marks him as dangerous and potentially armed.
Luis Martinez Calleja
Known for a dramatic escape, Calleja reportedly fled detention in Madrid by exploiting a hospital transfer. Descriptions include aggressive behavior toward law enforcement, with a height of about 1.68 meters and dark hair. Tattoos on both wrists and a noticeable scar above the upper lip are noted as identifying features.
Nikolai Shterev Kurkuchev
Kurkuchev is described as a 53-year-old figure who allegedly led an international narcotics trafficking network moving large quantities of drugs from South America to Europe, often using container shipments. He is depicted with multiple arm tattoos, fair skin, and blue eyes, and is considered dangerous and potentially armed.
Ramon Saavedra Lopez
Lopez is accused of willful murder in a case where a confrontation at a residence led to fatal suffocation. Investigators detail a brutal sequence in which a group restrained the victim and inflicted fatal harm, followed by intimidation of a relative. The fugitive is about 38 years old, with a height near 1.65 meters and dark hair, noted for a particularly elusive and evasive demeanor in high-stress situations.
Manuel Bellido Moreno
Bellido Moreno was sentenced for manufacturing and distributing counterfeit currency, marked as Spain’s most prominent producer of fake money during a 2013 operation. At 46 years old, he is described as two meters tall with brown skin and eyes. He is associated with access to tools used to counterfeit documents and financial instruments, enabling broader fraud across the country.
Tom Michaelson
Tom Michaelson, also known as Tom Richard or by aliases such as Diane Michielsen, Vermeiren, or Heinrich Schmidt, is a 46-year-old Belgian national linked to drug trafficking, money laundering, and arms trafficking. He is considered dangerous and potentially armed, with a typical build and blue eyes.
The pursuit of these individuals owes much to international cooperation through 2022, notably via the European Network of Fugitive Active Search Teams ENFAST, led by law enforcement authorities.