Most Wanted Criminals Across Europe: Help Needed in Manhunt
Have you spotted any of these fugitives? Europol recently published a list of Europe's 50 most wanted criminals, seeking assistance from the public in tracking down these individuals. These individuals are believed to have committed serious crimes such as murder, human trafficking, armed robberies, and cybercrimes.
Jan Marsalek (43)
As of now, Jan Marsalek (43) holds the title as the most wanted German. Him and Wirecard AG, a German financial services company, are entangled in a major fraud scandal. Allegedly, Marsalek left Germany shortly after being dismissed from the company, with Europol suspecting that he is now abroad.
Eva Zámečníková (42)
Eva Zámečníková, a 42-year-old Slovakian woman, is wanted for planning a contract killing in exchange for 50,000 euros. A key witness came forward and shared details about the planned hit on her husband, which was to take place on January 24, 2014.
Felix Omoregie (46)
Human trafficking allegations have landed Nigerian national Felix Omoregie (46) on Europol's wanted list. He is accused of smuggling young women, including minors, from Nigeria to Italy, where they were forced into prostitution.
Mladen Samardžija (33)
Mladen Samardžija, from Bosnia and Herzegovina, is associated with an internationally operating criminal group, The "Kavački Klan." He is believed to have trafficked drugs on a large scale and coordinated the trafficking of illegal substances using SKY communications.
Tania Gomez (31)
Swedish citizen Tania Gomez is wanted for drug offenses and money laundering. She is linked to an organized crime group in Stockholm and is suspected of supplying and transporting large quantities of narcotics and money.
Marzia Marimar Calleja Maatouk (23) and Jomic Calleja Maatouk (38)
Maltese natives Marzia Marimar Calleja Maatouk (23) and Jomic Calleja Maatouk (38) have multiple charges against them, including procuring drugs, radioactive substances, and explosives via the darknet. The two fled after Maatouk was charged in March 2020 and received a five-year prison sentence.
Renato Cinquegranella (74)
Italian mafia hitman Renato Cinquegranella disappeared in 2002. He is wanted for murder and grievous bodily harm, which allegedly took place in January 1982.
Joining Forces to Capture the Criminals
Europol is urging citizens' help in capturing these suspects, as they often escape from country to country. Since 2016, Europol has managed to arrest 146 fugitive criminals with the help of tips received through the Europol online platform. In recent news, Europol has stated that 22 cases have been resolved since their last campaign in fall 2022.
If you have any information about any of these individuals, you are encouraged to share it anonymously through Europol's online platform, contributing to the global manhunt for wanted fugitives across Europe.
The provided list of criminals is not limited to Europe, as Europol continuously collaborates with international law enforcement agencies to locate and apprehend individuals wanted for serious crimes.
