Dozens more are charged in Ploutus ATM jackpotting conspiracy

The Department of Justice indicted 31 people alleged to have participated in an organized ATM jackpotting campaign that used the advanced Ploutus malware to steal at least $5.4 million from 63 ATMs between Feb 2024 and Dec 2025; attackers gained physical access to machines to swap hard drives or insert USB devices to deploy malware and force cash dispensals, and some defendants are tied to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.