Víctor Eduardo Morales Celaya (Victor Eduardo Morales Zelaya), known as Cuervo, is a suspect wanted by the FBI in connection with the MS-13 case in Honduras and the trafficking of cocaine to the US. The US agency describes him as an alleged national-level leader and associate of Yulan Adonai Archaga Karias. [1]
Brief profile
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name in sources | Victor Eduardo Morales Zelaya |
| Date of birth | 11 July 1974 — according to the FBI file |
| Jurisdiction and international links | USA; Honduras |
| Legal status | Listed on the FBI’s wanted list; facing criminal charges in the US |
| Other names and aliases | "Cuervo" |
What role does the FBI describe him as playing?
According to the published account, Morales Celaya coordinated the gang’s drug trafficking operations, the movement of proceeds and acts of violence against rivals, including murders and kidnappings. He is also linked to the importation of large quantities of drugs into the US. [1]
A federal arrest warrant was issued on 6 June 2023 in the Southern District of New York. The charges include conspiracy to operate a criminal enterprise, conspiracy to import cocaine, and possession of, or conspiracy to possess, machine guns. [1]
Links to Joint Task Force Vulcan
The FBI states that the investigation is being conducted as part of Joint Task Force Vulcan. This designation refers to the law enforcement work on the case, not a specific conviction. The profile includes a signed photograph of Morales Celaya; the final outcome of the court proceedings cannot be determined from the available materials. [1]
Timeline of the case
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 06.06.2023 | Federal warrant issued by the Southern District of New York. |
Verified on 4 November 2026. The status of the case is based on the sources cited; charges and allegations do not constitute a conviction.
