CRANSTON, R.I.–A man has been arrested for what police are calling a “sophisticated ATM skimming operation” that targeted credit unions here.
Police said they have arrested Ivan Gomez Liriano, 33, of West Springfield, Mass., and charged him with faces multiple felony counts, including computer access fraud, intentional access and alteration of computer data, and conspiracy.
Police said the fraud happened at two credit union branches in Cranston where the suspect is accused of using skimming devices to steal credit and debit card information.
"This arrest highlights a significant breakthrough in the fight against digital financial crimes in the area," Col. Michael Winquist said in a statement.
According to the report, police said the first reports of suspicious ATM activity were made March 6. An investigation that spanned several weeks culminated in Gomez Liriano's arrest on March 29 in Springfield. He was brought back to Cranston earlier this week, WJAR reported.
Gomez Liriano's bail was set at $5,000 with surety.
Police said license-plate reading cameras helped them track the suspect.
"The system identified the suspect's car at various locations close to the crime scenes, providing essential leads that helped piece together the suspect's movements and ultimately facilitated his capture in Massachusetts," Winquist said in the statement.
The court has set a July hearing for Gomez Liriano's next court hearing.
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