Minnesota Seeks Aggravated Sentences for Alleged Detroit Lakes ATM Thieves

Four men accused of hacking into an ATM and stealing cash using a sophisticated "jackpotting" technique

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The state of Minnesota is seeking aggravated sentences for four men - Alejandro Vasquez, Anthony Sanchez-Paez, Sneyder Yoris Torres, and Leybnis Infante - who are accused of breaking into an ATM at Midwest Bank in Detroit Lakes on February 1 and using a "jackpotting" method to hack the ATM's computer and dispense cash without a debit card. Becker County attorneys are recommending the aggravated sentences due to the group nature of the offense and the substantial level of technological sophistication involved.

Why it matters

ATM thefts and hacking incidents have been on the rise in recent years, with criminals finding increasingly sophisticated ways to steal cash. This case highlights the growing threat of such crimes and the need for enhanced security measures and penalties to deter would-be perpetrators.

The details

The four men are accused of using a technique called "jackpotting" to hack into the computer inside the Midwest Bank ATM in Detroit Lakes. This method allows criminals to take control of the ATM and dispense cash without the use of a debit card. Becker County attorneys are seeking aggravated sentences for the men due to the group nature of the offense and the substantial level of technological sophistication involved.

  • The alleged ATM theft occurred on February 1, 2026.
  • Alejandro Vasquez, Anthony Sanchez-Paez, and Sneyder Yoris Torres are due in court on February 17, 2026.
  • Anthony Sanchez-Paez is due in court on February 23, 2026.

The players

Alejandro Vasquez

One of the four men accused of the alleged ATM theft in Detroit Lakes.

Anthony Sanchez-Paez

One of the four men accused of the alleged ATM theft in Detroit Lakes.

Sneyder Yoris Torres

One of the four men accused of the alleged ATM theft in Detroit Lakes.

Leybnis Infante

One of the four men accused of the alleged ATM theft in Detroit Lakes.

Becker County attorneys

The prosecutors seeking aggravated sentences for the four men accused of the ATM theft.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on the aggravated sentences for the four men at their upcoming court hearings.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing threat of sophisticated ATM theft techniques and the need for enhanced security measures and penalties to deter such crimes, which can have significant financial and public safety impacts on local communities.