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Ploutus Malware Developer Arrested in US
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The U.S. Department of Justice arrested Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre, the alleged developer of Ploutus malware, in Nebraska. This arrest follows a massive ATM jackpotting scheme between February 2024 and December 2025 that stole over $5.4 million from banks and credit unions. Canelon Aguirre faces multiple charges including conspiracy to commit bank fraud and money laundering, with potential sentences ranging up to 335 years in prison.
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