Press Release
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A Romanian man has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for his involvement in a multi-state ATM skimming conspiracy, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Sara Miron Bloom.
Dumitru Bogdan Pancu, 40, was convicted on December 11, 2024, for conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Following his imprisonment, he will face deportation proceedings and is required to pay $16,562 in restitution to victims.
Pancu was found guilty of installing skimming devices on ATMs across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey between May 2022 and July 2024. These unauthorized devices allowed him to capture the banking information of unsuspecting customers. Pancu, along with his co-conspirators, utilized the stolen information to manufacture hundreds of counterfeit debit cards, leading to numerous fraudulent cash withdrawals and retail purchases.
The case was significantly supported by local law enforcement agencies in Warwick, Cranston, and various Rhode Island communities, alongside Homeland Security Investigations. This conviction highlights ongoing efforts to combat financial crime and protect the public from fraud.
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