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| Sinaloa Cartel Leader |
By Oluchi Omai
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of State has announced a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Juan José Ponce Félix, also known as “El Ruso,” a high-ranking leader of the Sinaloa Cartel.
The reward is offered under the Narcotics Rewards Program (NRP) and targets Ponce Félix for violations of U.S. narcotics laws. According to the FBI, he is the founder and leader of Los Rusos, the armed wing of La Mayiza—a powerful faction within the Sinaloa Cartel, which is designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.
La Mayiza, co-founded by Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia, is responsible for the production and trafficking of fentanyl, cocaine, marijuana, heroin, and methamphetamine from northwest Mexico into the United States.
Ponce Félix has been indicted multiple times over the past decade in the Central and Southern Districts of California on charges including racketeering, drug trafficking, firearms offenses, and money laundering.
This reward is part of broader U.S. law enforcement efforts to combat transnational crime and bring fugitives of foreign terrorist organizations to justice. The initiative aligns with the “America First” priorities of the current administration.
Individuals with information are urged to contact the DEA via phone (voice, text, WhatsApp, or Signal) at +52-55 2312 3768 or by email at RusoTips@dea.gov. Tips can also be submitted through any U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad or local DEA or FBI field offices within the United States.
All identities will be kept strictly confidential. Please note that government officials and employees are not eligible for rewards.
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