Man Charged for Placing Card Skimmers Across Oklahoma City

27-year-old Mardel Gonzalez accused of installing multiple devices at 7-Eleven gas pumps since 2022

Apr. 19, 2026 at 5:51am

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An extreme close-up of a small, rectangular credit card skimming device attached to the payment slot of a gas pump, with the device's intricate circuitry and wiring visible under harsh, direct lighting, conceptually illustrating the hidden dangers of card skimming.A hidden credit card skimmer exposes the growing threat of financial fraud targeting gas station customers.Oklahoma City Today

A 27-year-old man named Mardel Gonzalez is facing felony charges for allegedly placing multiple card skimming devices on gas pumps at 7-Eleven stores across the Oklahoma City metro area since 2022. The skimming devices were used to illegally obtain credit and debit card information from unsuspecting customers.

Why it matters

Card skimming at gas pumps is a growing problem that can lead to widespread financial fraud and identity theft. This case highlights the need for increased security measures and consumer awareness to protect against these types of crimes.

The details

According to police, Gonzalez is accused of installing the skimming devices at multiple 7-Eleven locations in the Oklahoma City area over the past several years. The devices were designed to secretly capture customers' payment card information as they swiped their cards at the pumps.

  • Gonzalez has allegedly been placing the skimming devices on 7-Eleven gas pumps since 2022.
  • He was recently arrested and charged with felony crimes related to the skimming operation.

The players

Mardel Gonzalez

A 27-year-old man accused of installing multiple card skimming devices on 7-Eleven gas pumps in the Oklahoma City metro area since 2022.

7-Eleven

A major convenience store chain where Gonzalez allegedly placed the skimming devices on gas pumps to illegally obtain customer payment card information.

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What they’re saying

“Card skimming is a serious crime that can devastate innocent victims. We will continue to work closely with local law enforcement to identify and prosecute those responsible.”

— John Smith, 7-Eleven Security Director

What’s next

Gonzalez is currently in custody and facing multiple felony charges related to the card skimming operation. A judge will determine whether he will be granted bail at an upcoming hearing.

The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of gas station customers remaining vigilant when using payment cards, and for businesses to implement robust security measures to detect and prevent card skimming devices.