Overview

• The Chilean-led crew hit more than 29 banks and credit unions in California, Oregon and Washington from May to October 2024, stealing over $4 million in cash.
• Investigators say the ring used construction-crew disguises, blowtorches, cellphone jammers, short-term rentals and black-market vehicles to carry out its sophisticated heists.
• The San Ramon Police Department pinpointed Diaz in the July 20 bombing of a Target ATM that damaged the store entrance but caused no injuries.
• The investigation drew in the FBI, multiple local police departments and U.S. Attorney’s Offices across several districts in a coordinated effort.
• Now in state custody, Diaz awaits federal court appearances and faces up to 20 years for bank robbery plus five years for conspiracy to commit bank robbery.