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Alleged leader of Tren de Aragua arrested due to ATM jackpotting

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October 7, 2026

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The FBI arrested Anibal Aguirre, 50, for allegedly leading the gang based out of Venezuela, Tren de Aragua. He is accused of running an ATM jackpotting operation that targeted machines in Nebraska, according to a report by KETV.

Officials claim that 120 people have been arrested and charged in connection with this jackpotting, which costs banks close to $15 million. He is being held in Omaha.

During these attacks, the members would allegedly install malware across banks and credit unions in the state to get the ATM to dispense cash.