Francisco Javier Roman-Bardales

AKA: Veterano de Tribus
In Custody Awaiting Trial
Date of birth:02. 12. 1977
Age:48
Gender:Male
Era:2020s
State:New York
Time Imprisoned:
1 Year 7 Months 9 Days
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Francisco Javier Roman-Bardales

Biography

Francisco Javier Roman-Bardales was arrested by Mexican authorities on March 17, 2025 and transferred to United States custody the following day. Prosecutors identify him as a senior MS-13 leader and accuse him of directing the organization’s violent and political activities. He was ordered detained pending trial in the Eastern District of New York.

Case

Charges: Racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to provide and conceal material support and resources to terrorists, narco-terrorism conspiracy, and alien-smuggling conspiracy.
Arrested: Mar 17, 2025
Incarcerated: Mar 17, 2025
Sentence: Ordered detained pending trial.
Prosecutor: Justina L. Geraci; Paul G. Scotti; Megan E. Farrell
Judge: Joan M. Azrack (March 19, 2025 arraignment and detention proceeding)

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