Four Venezuelan Nationals Charged in $500,000 ATM Jackpotting Scheme

Federal prosecutors charged four Venezuelan nationals on June 29 for stealing over $500,000 through ATM jackpotting—malware deployed to force cash dispensers to eject entire loads. The technique requires technical expertise and coordination across multiple locations, signaling an organized crew rather than opportunistic theft. The case marks renewed federal scrutiny of jackpotting operations, which typically cluster geographically before law enforcement mobilizes.