Four Venezuelan nationals were arrested for their alleged involvement in a sophisticated ATM 'jackpotting' scheme that netted over $529,000 across Connecticut. According to federal prosecutors, the men targeted at least nine ATMs along Interstate 95 between August 8 and August 18, 2025.
Key Takeaways
Four Venezuelan nationals were arrested for stealing $529,220 from ATMs in Connecticut using malware and specialized hardware. They targeted nine machines along Interstate 95 between August 8-18, 2025.
- Four men charged with ATM 'jackpotting' scheme in Connecticut
- Allegedly stole $529,220 from eight ATMs over ten days
- Used malware and specialized hardware to force cash dispensation
- Surveillance footage captured the heists and suspects changing clothes
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Atms Targeted | 1 Difference | The Guardian, UPI, and CBS News report nine ATMs targeted; Fox News reports eight successful heists. | ▼ |
| Total Amount Stolen | Broad Agreement | $529,220 stolen from eight ATMs | |
| Dates Of Heists | Broad Agreement | Heists occurred between August 8-18, 2025 | |
| Largest Single Haul | Broad Agreement | $136,000 stolen from Fairfield rest stop ATM |
Number Of Atms Targeted
▼The Guardian, UPI, and CBS News report nine ATMs targeted; Fox News reports eight successful heists.
Total Amount Stolen
Broad Agreement$529,220 stolen from eight ATMs
Dates Of Heists
Broad AgreementHeists occurred between August 8-18, 2025
Largest Single Haul
Broad Agreement$136,000 stolen from Fairfield rest stop ATM
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The group used specialized hardware and malware to corrupt the machines and force them to dispense cash. In one notable heist, they stole $136,000 from a rest stop ATM in Fairfield. The suspects were identified as Euclides Moreno Itanare, 28; Willian Ricardo Flores, 49; Alberto Jose Freites Arvilla, 41; and Luis Jose Freites Arvilla, 38.
Surveillance footage revealed a consistent pattern: one suspect acted as a lookout while another accessed the ATM's internal components. Over several hours, the men took turns withdrawing cash, sometimes changing clothes to avoid suspicion. The FBI, Connecticut State Police, and local law enforcement agencies collaborated on the investigation.
The suspects face charges of interstate transportation of stolen property and conspiracy, with potential prison sentences of up to 10 years for the first charge and five years for the second. This case highlights a rise in 'jackpotting' incidents across the United States, with over 700 reported cases in 2025 alone.
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