Summary: Two Romanian nationals have been sentenced in Australia for their roles in an ATM shimming scam that defrauded victims of $36,000. The criminals used devices to capture ATM card data, enabling unauthorized withdrawals and transfers.
Threat Actor: Romanian nationals | Romanian nationals
Key Point :
- Scammers installed ATM shimmers to steal financial data from victimsβ cards.
- The investigation began after tips from US authorities led to the identification of suspicious packages linked to the scam.
- Authorities seized cash, shimming devices, fake IDs, and electronic equipment during a raid in Sydney.
- The male offender received a sentence of four years and two months for his involvement.
Original Source: https://www.afp.gov.au/news-centre/media-release/pair-jailed-over-36000-card-shimming-scam
Cyber Law and Cybercrime Investigation Blog: Immuniweb