A federal grand jury in Nebraska has indicted 54 individuals involved in a large-scale ATM jackpotting conspiracy linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. The indictments, returned on December 9 and October 21, 2025, accuse the defendants of deploying malware, including the Ploutus variant, to hack into ATMs across the United States, stealing millions of dollars. Among those indicted is Jimena Romina Araya Navarro, a suspected leader and Venezuelan entertainer sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury, who allegedly helped Tren de Aragua’s leader escape prison in Venezuela and launder money. The scheme involved traveling in groups to target ATMs, installing malware, and splitting the proceeds. The conspiracy also supported the gang’s broader criminal activities, including terrorism support, as Tren de Aragua has been designated a foreign terrorist organization by the U.S. Department of State. The U.S. Justice Department emphasized the international scope of the operation, highlighting ongoing efforts to dismantle the organization across multiple states and the threat it poses to national security. If convicted, the defendants face sentences ranging from 20 to 335 years.