Alejandro Salgado Vega (Alejandro Salgado Vega), also known as El Tigre, is a suspect wanted by Spain in connection with an international cocaine trafficking case. In *Europe’s Most Wanted*, he is credited with playing a leading role in a network that channelled large consignments of the drug into Spain. [1]
Brief profile
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name in sources | Alejandro Salgado Vega |
| Date of birth | 06.09.1978 |
| Jurisdiction and international links | Spain; UAE |
| Legal status | He is wanted by Spain in connection with a case involving drug trafficking, money laundering and a criminal organisation |
| Other names and aliases | El Tigre |
What role do law enforcement agencies describe him as playing?
According to the published account, Salgado Vega managed his subordinates, oversaw logistics and handled the proceeds of the crime. The profile refers to significant financial resources and intermediaries through whom the alleged criminal proceeds may have been channelled into the legitimate economy. [1]
His international connections are said to include assets and contacts in the UAE, as well as the Dubai Banking Network and transactions via the hawala system. Any mention of the network does not prove the involvement of any bank or company with a similar name. [1]
Which allegations remain part of the case’s version of events?
The source also describes the group’s alleged ability to bribe officials. This information is attributed to law enforcement agencies: the profile does not contain any specific, substantiated instances of bribery or court rulings. A photograph, date of birth and alias are published in the individual wanted notice dated 7 September 2026. [1]
Timeline of the case
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 07.09.2026 | Publication of Spain’s wanted notice on the European platform. |
Verified on 4 November 2026. The status of the case is based on the sources cited; charges and allegations do not constitute a conviction.
