Six members of a ruthless organised crime gang have been locked up for stealing a whopping £700,000 from ATMs across the UK. The crew, which brazenly called themselves ‘F*** The Police,’ operated from Luton but had roots in Romania.
High-Tech ATM Raids Across The Country
Between February and December 2024, the gang hit 51 ATM locations in late-night raids. Using sophisticated gadgets, they bypassed security systems to fraudulently withdraw cash in over 3,300 transactions. Lookouts kept watch while the team emptied machines nationwide.
Long Jail Terms for Masterminds and Key Players
- Razvan Verde, 31 – The alleged ringleader recruited gang members and was personally involved in nearly £300,000 of fraud. He’s behind bars for four years and four months.
- Gabriel Rosu, 33 – Organiser and planner who scouted ATM targets. Found with images of hit locations on his phone, he got three-and-a-half years.
- Constantin Boghiu, 25 – Made 35 trips to cash machines, linked to £130,000 thefts. Sentenced to three years and three months.
- Marius Chifan, 33 – Opened bank accounts, provided cards, and helped plan crimes. Jailed for three years.
- Alexandru Militaru, 25 – Involved in nearly £100,000 of fraud, sentenced to two years and five months.
- Christian Cimpoesu, 28 – Sentenced last month to 18 months for 10 ATM hits.
More Sentences and Deportation on the Horizon
Three other gang members face sentencing in the coming months. All nine convicted criminals now face possible deportation once their jail time ends, as authorities crack down hard on this high-tech crime ring.
