173: Tarjeteros
Summary
This episode details the story of Alberto Yusi La Chudpeña and seven accomplices who executed a massive ATM heist in New York City. Recruited by an online criminal syndicate, the group used cloned debit cards with lifted limits to withdraw $2.8 million in a single night. While Alberto fled to the Dominican Republic with his share, his crew was arrested, and he was later murdered by unknown assailants. The narrative highlights the global nature of cybercrime and the tragic consequences for low-level participants.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Yonkers and the immigrant experience
Sponsor: Maze security platform
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Alberto's background and entry into the dark web
The world of cashers and tarjeteros
Recruiting the crew for the ATM heist
Planning the first heist in December 2012
Executing the first ATM run and counting the cash
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Delivering the money to Romania and splitting profits
The massive February 2013 heist: $2.8 million stolen
Spending the loot and fleeing to the Dominican Republic
Alberto's murder in the Dominican Republic
News report on the global crime ring and arrests
Conclusion and bonus episode promotion
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