Cybercrime FBI Arrests ‘Most Wanted’ Developer of Ploutus ATM Malware 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. Ionut ArghireOctober 6, 2026
Cybercrime 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. Ionut ArghireSeptember 1, 2026
Cybercrime 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. Eduard KovacsAugust 24, 2026
Cybercrime 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. Eduard KovacsFebruary 20, 2026
Cybercrime 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. Eduard KovacsJanuary 28, 2026
Cybercrime 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. Eduard KovacsJanuary 23, 2026
Cybercrime ATM Hackers Using ‘Ploutus’ Malware Charged in US The Department of Justice charged 54 individuals, including leaders and members of the Venezuelan crime syndicate Tren de Aragua. Eduard KovacsDecember 22, 2025
Tracking & Law Enforcement 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. Eduard KovacsMarch 5, 2025