Venezuelan Duo Indicted for ATM Malware Heist in Merced

A federal indictment has been issued against two Venezuelan nationals accused of participating in a multi-state ATM malware heist. The criminal activity reportedly involved the targeting of automated teller machines across several states, including incidents in Merced and Tulare.

The suspects are alleged to have utilized malicious software to compromise the security of the ATMs to facilitate the thefts. Authorities have moved forward with the indictment as part of an investigation into the coordinated criminal operation.