DENVER (KDVR) — The Sheridan Police Department was involved in a nationwide investigation into viruses being installed at ATMs, according to a post on X from the agency.
Sheridan police worked alongside the Department of Justice to uncover the “jackpotting” scam, which reportedly involved members of the Tren de Aragua gang. A virus would allow the ATM to dispense hundreds of thousands of dollars at a time. The scam stole more than $6 million from ATMs across the country, the department reported.
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“These individuals participated in a crime that was both an attack on the American financial system, and an effort by Tren De Aragua to fund even more terror in our country,” said Acting Special Agent in Charge Rick Sabatini of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations Kansas City in the social media post. “I’m proud of our agents and partners for working tirelessly to pursue justice and put consumers at ease, knowing their bank’s health is sound and not at risk of being damaged by violent, dangerous criminals.”
The Department of Justice reported that 98 people with ties to Tren de Aragua were indicted for allegedly installing the virus at ATMs…