APD’s Organized Crime Unit Arrests Two with Alleged Ties to Fraud Ring

APD’s Organized Crime Unit Arrests Two with Alleged Ties to Fraud Ring
Half a million dollars skimmed from ATM machines — Flickr
0Comments

From December 21, 2022 post.

Half a million dollars skimmed from ATM machines

ALBUQUERQUE – The Albuquerque Police Department’s Organized Crime Unit arrested Cirstian Mr Ion-Dinu, 35, and Ion-Costinel Matusanu, 47, for ties to a large fraud ring involving skimming ATM’s across Albuquerque.

The two men are suspected of working in concert with one another for the last few months to place “skimmers” on numerous local CU Anytime ATM’s to discreetly obtain victim credit card information and PIN numbers. The scheme allowed the men to steal a total of $500,000.

The Organized Crime Unit worked with other units to conduct surveillance on the men who are both non-U.S. citizens from Europe. Homeland Security Investigations is moving forward with the case federally as it has ties out of state, and likely out of the country.

Original source can be found here.



Related

Kenneth J. Gonzales, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico

Romanian national to be sentenced in Las Cruces for $1.8 million fraud scheme

Claudiu Pesteleu faces sentencing in Las Cruces after admitting involvement in a nationwide fraud scheme that stole over $1.8 million from consumers using fake business websites. The court will consider a revised plea agreement recommending up to 39 months imprisonment.

Ryan Ellison, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico

Navajo Nation woman pleads guilty to federal assault charges in shooting case

Beverleta Tayah has pleaded guilty to federal assault charges after shooting and injuring a man on Navajo Nation land in 2024. She faces up to ten years in prison for each offense.

Michael J. Garcia, Mayor of City of Santa Fe

Mayor Garcia to host Southside Spanish-language community town hall June 9

Mayor Michael Garcia will host a bilingual community town hall for Santa Fe’s Southside residents on June 9. The event aims to update attendees on local projects while providing an opportunity for direct engagement with city leaders.