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Last Fugitive of Chilean ATM Heist Crew Arrested in Newport Beach

His capture closes a cross-state investigation into a sophisticated robbery ring blamed for more than $4 million in ATM thefts.

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Overview

  • Linked to a July 20 improvised explosive attack on an ATM in San Ramon, Diego Ananias Arellano Diaz was arrested July 29 in Newport Beach.
  • He’s charged in federal court with bank robbery and conspiracy and faces up to 20 years in prison plus five years for the conspiracy count.
  • Prosecutors say the Chilean-led crew carried out over 29 heists across California, Oregon and Washington between May and October 2024, stealing more than $4 million.
  • Investigators allege the group used construction-crew disguises, blowtorches, cellphone jammers and short-term property rentals to breach ATMs undetected.
  • Arellano Diaz remains in state custody awaiting his initial appearance in the Eastern District of California after an FBI-led probe involving multiple U.S. Attorney’s Offices and local police agencies.