Detroit Lakes, Minnesota – Four men from Colorado are facing felony charges after authorities say they attempted to manipulate an ATM machine at a Detroit Lakes bank using a sophisticated method known as “jackpotting.” Investigators allege the suspects tried to access the ATM’s internal computer system to force it to dispense cash without a debit card.
The incident, which occurred in early February, prompted a rapid law enforcement response and has raised concerns about emerging forms of high-tech financial crime in rural communities.
Incident Overview
According to court records filed in Becker County District Court, the four men were charged with felony unauthorized computer access – penetrating a security system or electronic terminal. Authorities allege the suspects were caught tampering with an ATM after it began displaying unusual error codes.
The accused were identified as Anthony Javier Sanchez Paez, 35, of Aurora, Colorado; Alejandro Jose Molina Vasquez, 26, of Denver; Leybnis Alejandro Infante Centeno, 24, of Northglenn, Colorado; and Sneyder Jose Yoris Torres, 22, address unknown.
Timeline of Events
On February 1, local law enforcement officers received information about suspicious activity involving an ATM at a Detroit Lakes bank. By the time officers arrived, several individuals believed to be involved had already been taken into custody…