Tren de Aragua Members Charged in ATM Scheme

At least 87 members of the Venezuelan terrorist organization Tren de Aragua (TdA) have been indicted for a nationwide ATM jackpotting scheme, with 31 new defendants added to 56 previously charged. The group, primarily composed of Venezuelan and Colombian nationals, allegedly funded terrorist activities, including human and sex trafficking, through stolen funds. They used malware to hack ATMs and dispense cash, with the Justice Department noting over 290 members prosecuted previously. The indictments cover various federal offenses, including bank fraud and computer crimes.

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