The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned 10 individuals and entities linked to a Tren de Aragua ATM jackpotting operation that authorities say caused $40.73M in reported losses across more than 1,500 attacks.
The attackers allegedly used Ploutus malware, deployed with devices including Raspberry Pis, to force ATMs to dispense cash. The malware was designed to erase itself after attacks.
The alleged mastermind, Anibal “Prometheus” Aguirre, is on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list. Authorities say proceeds were laundered through cryptocurrency, with seven crypto addresses also sanctioned.
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