Nine Charged in Four Indictments Related to ATM Jackpotting Conspiracies

United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced the federal Grand Jury for the District of Nebraska has returned four Indictments charging nine defendants with offenses related to larceny through several ATM jackpotting schemes in Nebraska, Colorado, Missouri, Iowa, Oregon, and Washington.

Jackpotting is a type of cyberattack where criminals exploit vulnerabilities in ATMs to force them to dispense cash without debiting an account.

The four indictments were filed on Monday, May 19, and charged the defendants with Conspiracy to Commit Bank Burglary, Attempted Bank Burglary, Conspiracy to Access a Protected Computer, and Attempted Access of a Protected Computer. The maximum sentences range from 5 to 20 years’ imprisonment, a fine up to $250,000, and a supervised release term of up to 3 years. The defendants are all citizens of Venezuela.

Yoinber Alfonso Morey Morey, 27, is alleged to have committed the charged crimes from on or about March 1, 2025, and continuing through on or about April 10, 2025, in Hall and Lancaster counties.

Jose David Alvarez-Jimenez, 28, Yohalex Garcia-Valladares, 30, Alexander Jose Mayora-Blanco, 24, and Johan Rodriguez-Hernandez, 32, are alleged to have committed the charged crimes from on or about January 1, 2025 and continuing through on or about February 11, 2025, in Adams County, Nebraska, and Kit Carson County, Colorado.

Ivan Jose Angulo Flores, 23, and Jose Antonio Aliendres Garcia, 38, are alleged to have committed the charged crimes from on or about March 1, 2025 and continuing through on or about May 1, 2025, in Adams County, Nebraska; Bates County, Missouri; and Appanoose County, Iowa.

Juan Manuel Gouveia-Aguilera, 26, and Alfredo Pinto-Mendoza, 23, are alleged to have committed the charged crimes from on or about March 1, 2025 and continuing through on or about May 1, 2025, in Lincoln County, Nebraska; Walla Walla County, Washington; and Umatilla County, Oregon.

FBI Omaha Special Agent in Charge Eugene Kowel said, “These indictments are the direct result of the investigative teamwork between FBI Omaha and our local law enforcement partners here in Nebraska to safeguard our community.   The dedication of the North Platte Police Department, the Adams County Sheriff's Office, the Grand Island Police Department, as well as Papillon Police Department and Nebraska State Patrol's participation on FBI Omaha's Cyber Task Force, was integral to the arrests of the defendants. Our partnership with local and state law enforcement agencies is a force multiplier in bringing criminals to justice and protecting the American people.”

Indictments are charging documents that contain one or more individual counts that are merely accusations. Every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.