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U.S. Justice Department charges TdA-linked ATM jackpotting suspects

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The U.S. Justice Department and related U.S. law enforcement action against Tren de Aragua (TdA)’s ATM jackpotting network expanded with the arrest of Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre, also known as Prometheus and The Engineer. Authorities say he was a leader in TdA’s ATM jackpotting activity and the developer of Ploutus, the ATM malware used to make machines dispense cash without debiting accounts. He appeared in court on October 2 after being indicted in December 2025 with 21 other individuals, while the broader case has reached 120 defendants charged and three sentenced. The action keeps pressure on a cash-out scheme tied to ATMs across 47 states, the District of Columbia, and foreign countries.

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  1. 02.10.2026 18:20 3 articles · 11d ago

    U.S. Justice Department charges TdA-linked ATM jackpotting suspects

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    Since 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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