Defendants Sentenced in ‘ATM Jackpotting’ Conspiracy

The Justice Department says the two Venezuelan illegal immigrants used sophisticated malware to hack the machines.
Published: 6/26/2026, 11:55:22 PM EDT
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Two Venezuelan nationals have been sentenced for conspiring to steal millions of dollars from ATMs in the United States. The Justice Department says the duo used malware to hack the machines, a crime commonly referred to as “ATM jackpotting.”