An alleged leader of Tren de Aragua’s ATM jackpotting activities, Canelon Aguirre was on the FBI’s top 10 most wanted list since March 2026.
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Five Venezuelans Plead Guilty in US Court to ATM Jackpotting
The defendants unsuccessfully attempted to physically install malware on ATMs to force them to dispense cash.
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Venezuelan Gets Record Federal Prison Term for ATM Jackpotting
Juan Manuel Gouveia-Aguilera has been sentenced to 8 years in prison for his role in an ATM jackpotting scheme that caused millions in losses.
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FBI: $20 Million Losses Caused by 700 ATM Jackpotting Attacks in 2025
The FBI has confirmed that the Ploutus malware, which has been around for over a decade, is still being used in the wild.
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US Charges 31 More Defendants in Massive ATM Hacking Probe
A total of 87 individuals, mostly Venezuelan nationals, have been charged for their role in the ATM jackpotting scheme.
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2 Venezuelans Convicted in US for Using Malware to Hack ATMs
Dozens of Venezuelan nationals have been charged by the US for their role in ATM jackpotting attacks.
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54 Charged in US Over ATM Attacks Involving ‘Ploutus’ Malware
The suspects are leaders and members of the Venezuelan crime syndicate Tren de Aragua.
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Two Venezuelans Arrested in US for ATM Jackpotting
Several Venezuelans have been arrested and charged in the US in recent months for their role in ATM jackpotting schemes.
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