GoKawiilDOJ arrests alleged Ploutus ATM malware developer tied to Tren de Aragua
The Justice Department announced the arrest of Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre, 50, allegedly the developer of Ploutus ATM jackpotting malware and a leader of the criminal network behind it. Prosecutors say the scheme stole over $5.4 million from banks and credit unions between February 2024 and December 2025, with proceeds laundered through accounts linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. He was charged in Nebraska in December 2025 with conspiracy to commit bank fraud and money laundering.