U.S. Sanctions Tren de Aragua Malware Network Over $40.7 Million ATM Theft

The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned 10 targets linked to a Tren de Aragua (TdA) fraud scheme on September 30, 2026, following over 1,500 ATM jackpotting attacks that resulted in $40.73 million in losses. The network, led by fugitive Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre, uses malware to force cash withdrawals and launders proceeds through cryptocurrency. The U.S. government has indicted 98 individuals in connection with the scheme since October 2025.