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Brothers Behind ATM Cash Traps | Leicester News
Two brothers, Felix and Cristian Urcaciu, pulled off a brazen ATM heist across the East Midlands using a “cash trap” device that glued cash inside machines, leaving victims empty-handed while their money vanished. Over 25K pounds was confirmed stolen—with police suspecting the real haul was higher. Operating for 12 weeks, they traveled between Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire, with Cristian directing the scheme remotely while Felix installed the traps at night. They laundered cash through multiple accounts, and CCTV and residue evidence led to their arrest. Cristian, who…
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