The U.S. Department of Justice announced the arrest of Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre, the alleged developer of Ploutus malware used in ATM jackpotting attacks that stole millions from U.S. banks and credit unions. The case ties the scheme to Tren de Aragua and highlights a broader investigation that has led to dozens of charges and sanctions across multiple countries. #Ploutus #AnibalAlexanderCanelonAguirre #TrenDeAragua #FBI #OFAC
Keypoints
- Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre was arrested as the alleged developer of Ploutus malware.
- Ploutus was used in ATM jackpotting attacks against banks and credit unions in the United States.
- The attacks caused more than $5.4 million in losses across at least 63 incidents.
- Stolen funds were laundered and transferred to accounts linked to Tren de Aragua.
- U.S. authorities have charged 98 suspects in TdA-linked ATM jackpotting cases since October 2025.