Venezuelan duo indicted for ATM jackpotting conspiracy across western states

Venezuelans Indicted in 'Jackpotting' Scam, Bank Robbery

FRESNO, Calif. — A federal grand jury returned an indictment today against Joel Alejandro Morantes Leal, 25, of San Cristobal, Venezuela, and Endis Daniel Gonzalez Ortega, 22, of Venezuela, charging them in a conspiracy to steal cash from ATMs in the Counties of Merced and Tulare and in six other western states, Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith announced.  Morantes was additionally charged with one count of bank robbery, one count of access…

Venezuelan duo indicted for ATM jackpotting conspiracy across western states

SACRAMENTO, California — A federal grand jury has indicted two Venezuelan nationals, Joel Alejandro Morantes Leal, 25, and Endis Daniel Gonzalez Ortega, 22, for their alleged involvement in a conspiracy to steal cash from ATMs in multiple western states, Acting…

Venezuelan duo indicted in Tulare, Merced, multi-state ATM malware heist

A federal grand jury has indicted two Venezuelan nationals in connection with a so-called ATM “jackpotting” conspiracy that targeted financial institutions in Tulare and Merced counties and six other western states, acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith announced on Thursday.  Jackpotting involves criminal using master keys and other means to access ATM. hard drives and infect them with malware so they spit out money. Joel Alejandro Morantes Lea…