FBI Adds Alleged ATM Jackpotting Leader to Ten Most Wanted List
Summary
The FBI added Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre to its Ten Most Wanted list, alleging he led ATM jackpotting attacks that generated millions for Tren de Aragua. The FBI is offering up to $1 million for information leading to his arrest.
Key points
- Authorities allege Aguirre led a coordinated ATM jackpotting operation targeting banks across the United States.
- Investigators say crews installed ATM malware to trigger unauthorized cash dispensing.
- Authorities allege proceeds were laundered and ultimately supported Tren de Aragua.
- Federal charges include conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank burglary, money laundering, and providing material support to terrorists.
- The FBI is offering a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to Aguirre's arrest.
- The article says Aguirre is the first cyber fugitive added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list.
Article Details
- Event Type
- FBI manhunt and criminal charges related to an alleged ATM jackpotting conspiracy
- Impact
- Authorities allege the operation used ATM malware to trigger unauthorized cash dispensations across the United States, generated millions of dollars, and laundered proceeds that ultimately supported Tren de Aragua. The allegations include bank fraud, bank burglary, damage to a protected computer system, money laundering, and providing material support to terrorists.
People
Threat Actors
Anibal Alexander Canelon AguirreAuthorities allege he led a large-scale ATM jackpotting conspiracy involving attacks across the United States and laundering of proceeds.Tren de AraguaAuthorities say proceeds from the alleged ATM jackpotting operation ultimately supported this transnational gang and its activities.