U.S. Justice Department charges TdA-linked ATM jackpotting suspects
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The U.S. Justice Department charged 98 TdA-linked suspects in an ATM jackpotting case, increasing criminal exposure for a cash-out operation tied to U.S. banking infrastructure. The defendants are tied to Tren de Aragua (TdA) and face maximum prison terms ranging from 20 to 335 years each. The charges cover a wave of ATM hacking activity aimed at draining cash from automated teller machines across the United States.
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U.S. Justice Department charges TdA-linked ATM jackpotting suspects
Initial DisclosureSince October 2025, federal prosecutors have charged 98 TdA-linked suspects in a widening ATM jackpotting case, creating major prison exposure for alleged participants in the cash-out scheme.
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- US sanctions Tren de Aragua gang members in ATM hacks crackdown — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 02.10.2026 18:20
- US sanctions Tren de Aragua gang members in ATM hacks crackdown — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 02.10.2026 18:20