SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Three Romanian nationals have been arrested in connection with an alleged organized crime ring accused of installing payment card skimming devices at retailers across West Texas, a scheme authorities say could have cost consumers and businesses an estimated $6 million.
The Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC) announced the arrests following a multi-agency investigation that began in June after retailers reported finding multiple point-of-sale skimming devices on payment terminals.
Investigators allege the suspects installed skimming devices at retailers in Amarillo, Abilene, Lubbock and San Angelo to steal Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card information and credit card data from customers…