MS-13 Leaders Alvarado-Requeno and Corea Diaz Convicted in Racketeering Plot

GREENBELT, MD – A federal jury delivered a resounding defeat to the notorious MS-13 gang yesterday by convicting two of its leaders. Junior Noe Alvarado-Requeno, also known as ‘Insolente’ and ‘Trankilo,’ aged 24 from Landover, Maryland, and Miguel Angel Corea Diaz, known as ‘Reaper,’ aged 41 from Long Branch, New Jersey, were found guilty of a host of serious charges.

Alvarado-Requeno was sentenced for his involvement in La Mara Salvatrucha, the transnational criminal organization MS-13. In addition to racketeering conspiracy, he faced three counts of murder in aid of racketeering, conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering, and conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana and cocaine.

Corea Diaz was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering and murder in aid of racketeering. He also faced charges for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana, cocaine, and heroin, as well as possession with intent to distribute heroin.

United States Attorney Erek L. Barron announced the convictions, emphasizing the collaboration between federal and local law enforcement agencies to dismantle MS-13 and protect communities from the gang’s violence. ‘The brutal and tragic violence perpetrated by these MS-13 members is totally unacceptable,’ Barron stated.

Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Polite Jr. echoed these sentiments, highlighting the Department of Justice’s commitment to dismantling MS-13 and protecting all people. ‘MS-13 terrorizes communities across the western hemisphere using fear, violence, and intimidation,’ Polite said.

Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce A. Smith praised the efforts of her office and federal partners, noting that Corea Diaz’s reign of terror has ended. ‘We are truly safer today,’ she declared.

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