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54 people indicted in ATM jackpotting scheme in Nebraska

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December 29, 2025

A grand jury in Nebraska has indicted 54 people for allegedly participating in an ATM jackpotting scheme.

The charges allege that a number of these defendants conspired to commit bank fraud, bank burglary and fraud and provide material support to terrorists, according to a report by 1011 Now.

One defendant, Tren de Aragua, is accused of stealing millions of dollars and delivering the cash to a variety of associates to conceal the theft. If convicted, the defendants could face sentences from 20 to 335 years.

The indictment revealed the defendants would open the door or hood of ATMs and wait to see if an alarm had been set off. If not, they would then install malware on the ATMs to dispense cash.

"The members of Nebraska law enforcement who selflessly dedicated themselves to this mission have not only made Nebraska safer from a designated terrorist organization by removing dozens of TdA members from Nebraska but have also dealt a blow to an organization with international reach and impact," U.S. Attorney Lesley Woods' office told the news outlet.