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Sanctions over ATM malware scheme

On September 30, 2026, OFAC sanctioned 10 people and companies linked to laundering money stolen from dozens of ATMs in a scheme associated with Tren de Aragua.

By Wendelmaques ·

Source: EUA sancionam 10 pessoas por esquema de malware em caixas eletrônicos ligado ao Tren de Aragua (therecord.media). Text prepared with AI from this source.

What happened and what to do

According to The Record article, on September 30, 2026, the US Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned 10 people and companies linked to a scheme associated with Tren de Aragua. The group allegedly laundered money stolen from dozens of ATMs through malware used on the machines.

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