OFAC designates 10 targets and two Mexico-based companies linked to Tren de Aragua network in $40.7 million ATM jackpotting fraud scheme involving cryptocurrency and cross-border transfers

The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned 10 individuals and two Mexico-based companies allegedly linked to a network behind more than 1,500 ATM jackpotting attacks in the U.S. The scheme allegedly used malware to force ATMs to dispense cash, with proceeds moved through financial and cryptocurrency channels. Treasury also sanctioned seven TRON blockchain addresses, highlighting the use of crypto to move and potentially launder proceeds…