Arrest made in New England ATM jackpotting scheme involving Tren de Aragua members
Federal prosecutors have indicted two men, Moises Alejandro Martinez Gutierrez and Lester Guerrero, both 29, alleged to be linked to the Venezuelan gang Torren de Aragua (TdA). They face charges related to a conspiracy involving ATM robberies across New England. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts made the announcement, noting that both […]
31 more individuals indicted in ‘ATM Jackpotting’ operation, with funds linked directly to Tren de Aragua leaders
New Indictments in Massive ATM Fraud Scheme The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Monday that 31 additional individuals have been indicted in relation to a large-scale “ATM jackpot” scheme associated with the criminal organization Torren de Aragua (TdA). With 56 people already indicted, this latest round brings the total to 87 as federal authorities […]
Suspects in ATM jackpotting case take $175,000 in cash during theft, according to police
Authorities are currently on the lookout for a group of suspects involved in a recent ATM theft in Virginia, where they managed to take $175,000 from a machine, part of a troubling trend known as “jackpotting.” This method involves cyber-physical techniques where criminals access ATMs by either installing malware or using devices that manipulate the […]
‘Jackpotting’ Schemes with Ties to Russia Steal Thousands from ATMs
Criminals are hacking ATMs for illegal cash diversification. The US Secret Service describes “jackpotting” as operating an ATM to spit cash through “malicious software and/or computer hardware.” ksat. Unchecked machines could potentially drain a total loss of thousands of people. “The machinery will continue to distribute until it is ejected. It could be a distribution […]