Agency:NCOUC - Group 1
Case Type:Fugitive From Justice
Case Details:John Ruffo is a fugitive wanted by the U.S. Marshals for bank fraud and failure to surrender for sentencing in the Eastern District of Virginia. Born on November 26, 1954, Ruffo orchestrated a massive $350 million fraudulent bank scheme through a fictitious business during the 1990s. After being released on a $10 million bond and sentenced to 17 years in federal prison, he failed to report for sentencing in 1998 and disappeared, last seen withdrawing money at an ATM in Queens, New York. His car was found abandoned near JFK Airport, marking the starting point of a lengthy international manhunt. Ruffo’s case is complicated by his extensive international ties, including connections to the Caribbean, South America, Europe, and notably Italy, his ancestral home. Despite several alleged sightings over the years, including a high-profile false sighting at a Los Angeles Dodgers game, he remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous. The U.S. Marshals continue to offer a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to his capture, emphasizing the importance of public vigilance and law enforcement coordination across jurisdictions. This case remains open as of October 30, 2025.
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