The UK’s most wanted fugitives believed to be hiding in Spain

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCopy linkThe UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), Spanish police, and Crimestoppers have launched their latest appeal to locate 12 of the UK's most wanted individuals believed to be hiding in Spain. The initiative, part of Operation Captura, now in its 20th year, has previously led to the capture of 98 out of 111 most wanted offenders and suspects thought to be residing in Spain. Among the newly named fugitives are Alexsandr Vladimirovich Kuksov, accused of helping Russian oligarchs avoid sanctions, and murder suspects Kevin Thomas Parle and Derek McGraw Ferguson. NCA officials say that criminals often choose Spain due to its large British expatriate communities, where they attempt to blend in and continue their illicit activities, often preying on the local population. The public, particularly British expatriates and holidaymakers in Spain, is urged to review the most wanted list and provide anonymous information to Crimestoppers via dedicated phone lines or an online form. In fullHunt for UK’s 12 most wanted fugitives in Spain: ‘Not people you want in your neighbourhood’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in