Melvin Pérez Cárdenas (Melvin Perez Cardenas) is wanted by the FBI in connection with alleged involvement in the Sinaloa cartel. The charges brought against him include drug trafficking, hostage-taking, money laundering and providing armed support for criminal activities. [1]
Brief background
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name in sources | Melvin Perez Cardenas |
| Date of birth | 31 January 1977 / 31 January 1976 — variants listed in the FBI file |
| Jurisdiction and international links | USA; Mexico |
| Legal status | Listed on the FBI’s wanted list; facing criminal charges in the US |
| Other names and aliases | Carlos Mondragon Cardenas; Carlos Perez Cardenas; Melven Cardenas; Melvin P. Cardenas; Oswaldo Cardenas; Rolando Cevillas; Alejandro Lujan Contreras; Rolando Contreras; Rolando Cevillas Contreras; Osbaldo Iguera; Osbaldo Cárdenas Iguera; Melvin Pérez-Cárdenas; Melbe Pérez; Melve Pérez; Melve C. Pérez; Melvin Pérez; “Shorty”; “Chory”; “Charlie”; “El Señor” |
Charges in the Central District of California
On 15 October 2015, federal charges were brought against Cárdenas and an arrest warrant was issued. The list includes RICO conspiracy, a violent crime committed in furtherance of racketeering, conspiracies to distribute and import controlled substances, hostage-taking and financial conspiracy. [1]
The use of a weapon in connection with a violent or drug-related offence and a request for criminal forfeiture are listed separately. These descriptions outline the charges brought; the profile card does not contain any findings of guilt on any of the counts. [1]
Many variations of the name, one suspect
The FBI lists numerous variations of his name, including Carlos Perez Cardenas, Shorty and Charlie. The record also contains two dates of birth that have been used: 31 January 1976 and 31 January 1977. The file retains both versions without creating two separate profiles. [1]
Timeline of the case
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 15.10.2015 | The charges and federal arrest warrant were issued in California. |
Verified on 4 November 2026. The status of the case is based on the sources cited; charges and allegations do not constitute a conviction.
