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NewsTelemundo 52 — LocalJuly 3, 2026Los Angeles

Chino Police Arrest Suspect in EBT Fraud and Card Cloning Operation

The Chino Police Department arrested a suspect following an investigation into an organized operation involving cloned ATM cards and fraudulent EBT cards. Authorities recovered equipment used to steal card information and identified the suspect as an international fugitive wanted for organized crime and human trafficking.

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Why It Matters

This operation directly impacts beneficiaries in the region whose financial benefits were targeted by the fraudulent scheme.

Key Facts

  • The Chino Police Department arrested one suspect following an investigation into organized EBT and ATM card fraud.
  • Investigators recovered fraudulent EBT cards, ATM card cloning devices, computers, cell phones, cash, and hundreds of cards used to encode stolen data.
  • The suspect is identified as an international fugitive from Eastern Europe.
  • The suspect was wanted for organized crime, human trafficking, and crimes involving minors.
  • The operation specifically targeted EBT benefit recipients.

Who's Mentioned

organizationChino Police Department“The law enforcement agency that conducted the investigation and made the arrest.”locationChino“The city where the investigation and arrest took place.”organizationOffice of Criminal Investigations“The specific unit within the Chino Police Department that recovered the fraudule”