Over half a million dollars stolen from ATMs in Connecticut in "jackpotting" scheme, FBI says

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Four men arrested and federally charged for a "jackpotting" scheme targeting ATMs in Connecticut.
The alleged scheme resulted in the theft of $529,220 from eight ATMs between August 8 and August 18, 2025.
The accused individuals are from North Carolina, New York, and Massachusetts, and are Venezuelan citizens.
"Jackpotting" involves forcing ATMs to dispense cash using hardware or malware.
Surveillance footage indicated a similar method was used for each theft, with specific roles assigned to individuals.
"Jackpotting" incidents are reportedly on the rise nationally, with over $20 million stolen since 2020.

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