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Alleged ATM jackpotting thief added to FBI 10 Most Wanted

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March 19, 2026

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Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre has been added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list for allegedly leading an ATM jackpotting scheme. He is accused of organizing a conspiracy to steal millions of dollars from ATMs to fund the gang Tren de Aragua, according to a report by Times of India.

With this technique, the group installs malware on the ATM forcing it to dispense cash. From there, the cash is laundered. They have often used the Ploutus family of malware which targets the Extension for Financial Services.

A federal arrest warrant was issued for Aguirre on Dec. 9 for multiple charges including conspiracy to commit bank burglary and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

"Canelon Aguirre led a vast conspiracy to commit cyber attacks against financial institutions in communities across our country on behalf of Tren de Aragua," Eugene Kowel of the FBI Omaha Field Office said in the release. "We are asking for the public's help in our efforts to apprehend, arrest and hold Canelon Aguirre accountable for his crimes."

54 men were indicted for their alleged role in thisATM jackpotting scheme in Nebraska.

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