On or about August 2, 1983, Carl Gonzales Rubens, Branch Manager of a Hialeah, Florida federally insured bank, is alleged to have fraudulently requested and received a transfer of funds for nearly $500,000. After accepting the funds and keeping a portion in his possession, Rubens fled the Florida area. The next day, Rubens was in Dallas, Texas and purchased a plane ticket to Mexico City, Mexico.
On August 4, 1983, a federal arrest warrant was issued by the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, after Rubens was charged with bank fraud and embezzlement.
It is believed that Rubens left the United States in the 1980s and had not returned as of July of 1997. He is believed to have traveled to Spain where he has family. Rubens is considered dangerous and he may have a concealed weapon.
