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US sanctions Tren de Aragua gang members in ATM hacks crackdown

BleepingComputer·October 2, 2026·1 min read
US sanctions Tren de Aragua gang members in ATM hacks crackdown

The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned eight members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua for their role in ATM jackpotting attacks that stole millions of dollars across the United States. The sanctions target individuals involved in the coordinated thefts, marking a federal crackdown on the gang's financial crimes. Treasury officials said the action aims to disrupt the gang's operations and deter future attacks.

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