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FBI investigating robberies of ATM technicians

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June 19, 2026

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The FBI is investigating a spree of ATM thefts that target the repair technicians. In one incident in Tempe, Arizona, three suspects allegedly sabotaged a Bank of America ATM to trigger a service call. When the worker arrived, the three suspects allegedly robbed them, according to a report by AZ Family.

In this incident, they allegedly stole nearly $300,000 in cash. The FBI believes this group may be behind similar incidents in Nevada, Kansas and California. Other groups have been involved in similar incidents, such as two individuals who were sentenced for targeting technicians in six states.

"Through force, violence and intimidation, defendants steal cash cassettes from the open ATM," a court document stated.

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