[Law] Two fraudsters sentenced for ATM Shimming scam in Australia

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 victims’ 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

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