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Mexican Politician Removed Over Alleged Ties to Romanian ATM Skimmer Gang

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The leader of Mexico’s Green Party has been removed from office following allegations that he received money from a Romanian ATM skimmer gang that stole hundreds of millions of dollars from tourists visiting Mexico’s top tourist destinations over the past five years. The scandal is the latest fallout stemming from a three-part investigation into the organized crime group by KrebsOnSecurity in 2015. Continue reading Mexican Politician Removed Over Alleged Ties to Romanian ATM Skimmer Gang→

Romanian Skimmer Gang in Mexico Outed by KrebsOnSecurity Stole $1.2 Billion

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An exhaustive inquiry published today by a consortium of investigative journalists says a three-part series KrebsOnSecurity published in 2015 on a Romanian ATM skimming gang operating in Mexico’s top tourist destinations disrupted their highly profitable business, which raked in an estimated $20 million a month and enjoyed the protection of top Mexican authorities. Continue reading Romanian Skimmer Gang in Mexico Outed by KrebsOnSecurity Stole $1.2 Billion→