US EditionFederal Grand Jury Indicts 87 in Nationwide ATM Jackpotting Scheme
The scheme used Ploutus malware to steal millions from U.S. ATMs, funding Tren de Aragua's criminal activities, with 87 defendants charged nationwide, officials said.
- A federal grand jury in Nebraska has charged 87 defendants, including Venezuelan and Colombian nationals, with an ATM 'jackpotting' scheme that stole millions of dollars across the United States.
- The defendants are accused of using malware called Ploutus to override ATM security systems and force the machines to dispense large amounts of cash.
- The money stolen was allegedly used to fund the global activities of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, including kidnapping, murder, and child sex trafficking, according to federal officials.
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87 indicted in TdA, Colombian, Venezuelan ATM jackpotting scheme in Nebraska
(The Center Square) – So far, 87 people have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Nebraska for their roles in a jackpotting scheme using malware at ATMs to steal millions of dollars from banks nationwide.
ATM Jackpotting Scheme Tied to Terror Group
Federal prosecutors say a sweeping investigation into ATM ‘jackpotting’ has led to charges against 87 individuals tied to the Venezuelan terrorist organization Tren de Aragua, exposing a nationwide criminal operation that allegedly funded violent crimes through sophisticated ATM theft. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nebraska announced Monday that 31 additional defendants were indicted, adding to 56 individuals already charged. Au…
Feds charge 87 individuals in massive ATM ‘jackpotting’ operation linked to Tren de Aragua gang
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! At least 87 individuals connected to the Venezuelan terrorist organization Tren de Aragua (TdA) have been indicted for a massive scheme in which members allegedly stole millions of dollars from ATMs nationwide, a crime commonly known as “ATM jackpotting.” The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nebraska announced Monday 31 new defendants, joining 56 others previously charged in a major Homela…
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