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ATM Skimming Ring Leader Convicted
Bulgarian National Faces Up to 90 Months in Prison
In a shocking turn of events, 34-year-old Anatoli Mitrev, a Bulgarian national, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit access device fraud. Mitrev, 34, was extradited to the United States in March 2021 after being indicted with co-conspirator Georgi Kanev in July 2018.
According to the investigation, Mitrev and Kanev installed skimmers and cameras on two Martha’s Vineyard Savings Bank ATMs over a period of approximately four weeks in July and August 2013. The devices allowed the defendants to obtain magnetic strip information from ATM customers as well as obtain their PIN numbers. The information was then used to create counterfeit ATM cards to withdraw funds from the compromised accounts.
The scheme was uncovered after Judge Leo T. Sorokin sentenced Kanev to 30 months in prison, one year of supervised release, and ordered him to pay restitution of $199,624 in May 2021.
Acting United States Attorney Nathaniel R. Mendell and Frederick J. Regan, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Secret Service, Boston Field Office made the announcement. Valuable assistance was provided by the Edgartown Police Department and the Oak Bluffs Police Department.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Mackenzie A. Queenin of Mendell’s Securities, Financial & Cyber Fraud Unit is prosecuting the case. Mitrev is scheduled to be sentenced on October 19, 2021, and faces up to 90 months in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000.
The case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of ATM skimming and the importance of being vigilant when using ATMs. Consumers are advised to regularly inspect their accounts for any suspicious activity and to report any concerns to their bank immediately.
Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Cybercrime|White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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