3 Romanian Nationals arrested in connection to credit card skimming in Abilene, elsewhere in Texas

Three Romanian Nationals Arrested in Multi-Agency Skimming Investigation

SAN ANTONIO, TX – The Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC) led a multi-agency investigation that resulted in the arrest of three Romanian nationals accused of operating an organized skimming scheme targeting retailers across Texas. The investigation began in June 2026 after local retailers requested assistance with multiple reports of point-of-sale skimming devices. Investigators determined…

3 Romanian Nationals arrested in connection to credit card skimming in Abilene, elsewhere in Texas

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Three Romanian Nationals have been arrested in connection to credit card skimming in Abilene and elsewhere across Texas. Sebastian Ionut Stefan Bratu, Francesco Matei, and Iosiv-Roberto Curea were all booked into the Bexar County Jail Thursday for Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity following an investigation that began in June. The suspects [...]