Cruel senior leader MS-13 Gang The Justice Department announced Wednesday that it was arrested on Long Island on suspicion of its role in nearly 12 murders.

Joel “Momia” Vargas – Escobar is the leader of “Parkview Clique” of MS-13 Las Vegas AreaFederal prosecutors said.

Judge Rules are allegedly the MS-13 leader was temporarily arrested by the FBI.

The Justice Department SEALs saw it at a press conference held at the Washington Department of Justice’s Office on May 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Vargas-Escobar was deported to El Salvador The Justice Department said it had re-entered the country illegally in 2018 and had been running for nearly four years.

Nevada indictment accused Vargas-Escobar and other so-called “Parkview Clique” members of 11 murders in Nevada and California. The indictment alleges that MS-13 members kidnapped the victims and drove them to remote areas in the mountains and deserts where they were tortured and killed.

Prosecutors said Vargas-Escobar personally ordered at least two murders charged.

Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks on Friday, March 14, 2025 to President Donald Trump of the Washington Department of Justice. (pool)

“The American people are safer after arresting another MS-13 leader due to the Justice Department’s Criminal Department and Vulcan Joint Task Force,” Attorney General Pamela Bondi said in a statement. “The terrorist entered our country illegally and was charged with orchestrating 11 murders – and members of the terrorist group were not rested in prison under President Trump’s leadership until the terrorist group was completely demolished.”

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