Jackpotting
Coverage of Jackpotting in the Nexus archive.
- 4 members of ‘jackpotting’ crew stole more than $529K from ATMs, prosecutor says
Four Venezuelan nationals are accused of stealing over $529,000 from Connecticut ATMs using a method called 'jackpotting,' which involves hardware and malware to force ATMs to dispense cash. They were arrested on June 25, 2026, and charged with interstate transportation of stolen property and conspiracy.
- Four men allegedly stole over $529,000 in elaborate ATM heists in Connecticut
Four men were arrested and charged for allegedly stealing over $529,000 through a 'jackpotting' scheme targeting ATMs at rest stops along I-95 in Connecticut. The spree involved at least nine ATMs over 10 days in August, with the suspects facing federal offenses.
- ‘Jackpotting’ crew stole over $500,000 from ATMs along I-95 in Connecticut, FBI says
The FBI in Connecticut arrested four men accused of stealing over $500,000 from ATMs at rest stops along I-95 between Darien and New Haven by extracting tens of thousands at a time. The operation, described as 'jackpotting,' targeted ATMs in the specified corridor.
- Another Venezuelan Gang Member Sentenced for "Jackpotting"
A second Venezuelan man linked to the Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang was sentenced for conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Winder Alexander Canelon-Tiapa, 26, an illegal alien in Dallas, Texas, received a ten-month prison sentence, three years of supervised release, and must pay $47,250 in restitution.