Francisco Javier Roman-Bardales is allegedly a key senior leader of MS-13 directing gang activity in the United States, Mexico, and El Salvador, the FBI said.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — FBI Director Kash Patel applauded Mexican authorities Tuesday for the arrest and handover of one of the FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted” suspects, an alleged gang leader from El Salvador.

Francisco Román, arrested Monday in Veracruz by Mexican authorities aided by soldiers, was allegedly sent to Mexico to liaise with cartels.