Venezuelan Nationals Sentenced for ATM Jackpotting Tied to Tren de Aragua

Carlos Javier Padron and Oddry Arnoldo Cabrera Torrealba, both Venezuelan nationals, were sentenced to 78 months in prison for their roles in an ATM jackpotting conspiracy that stole millions from ATMs across the U.S. The attacks involved deploying malware to manipulate ATMs into dispensing cash without requiring bank account access. The U.S. Department of Justice is pursuing cases against 90 additional suspects linked to this transnational criminal organization, Tren de Aragua. The conspiracy targeted ATMs in multiple states, including Washington and Oregon, with significant thefts reported. The two men were apprehended in Lincoln, Nebraska, in October 2024, during a jackpotting incident and ordered to pay over $1.5 million in restitution. Their actions are part of a broader effort by Tren de Aragua to fund various criminal activities, including human trafficking and drug distribution.

Key Points: • Two Venezuelan nationals sentenced to 78 months for ATM jackpotting. • The conspiracy involved sophisticated malware to steal millions from ATMs. • U.S. authorities are investigating 90 more suspects linked to Tren de Aragua.