Tren de Aragua members charged in ATM jackpotting case
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The U.S. Department of Justice charged 87 Tren de Aragua members over the past six months in a case tied to ATM jackpotting and Ploutus malware. The charging action expands the legal exposure for a scheme that stole millions from bank ATMs across the United States. The defendants now face maximum prison terms ranging from 20 to 335 years each. The case matters because it shows federal prosecutors treating ATM cash-theft operations as a major cybercrime enforcement priority.
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DOJ charges 87 Tren de Aragua members in ATM jackpotting case
Legal Policy Action UpdateFederal prosecutors charged 87 Tren de Aragua members in a case tied to ATM jackpotting and Ploutus malware, alleging a scheme that forced bank ATMs in the United States to dispense cash on demand without bank authorization. The defendants now face maximum prison terms ranging from 20 to 335 years.
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- FBI: Over $20 million stolen in surge of ATM malware attacks in 2025 — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 20.02.2026 12:08
- FBI: Over $20 million stolen in surge of ATM malware attacks in 2025 — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 20.02.2026 12:08