Tampa Duo Arrested On I-75 With Skimming Devices, Fraudulent Cards; 1 With Deportation Order (FHP)

Tampa Duo Arrested On I-75 With Skimming Devices, Fraudulent Cards; 1 With Deportation Order

Tampa Duo Arrested On I-75 With Skimming Devices, Fraudulent Cards; 1 With Deportation Order (FHP)
Tampa Duo Arrested On I-75 With Skimming Devices, Fraudulent Cards; 1 With Deportation Order (FHP)

A traffic stop on Interstate 75 in Sumter County led to the arrest of two Tampa residents and the discovery of credit card skimming devices and fraudulent credit cards.

After observing multiple traffic violations, Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Troopers initiated a traffic stop on a black 2019 Range Rover Wednesday. During questioning, probable cause was established, and FHP K9 Flip alerted on the vehicle.

A subsequent search revealed four credit card skimming devices and 20 fraudulent credit cards concealed within the vehicle.

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The driver, Carlos E. Del Pino, 34, and the passenger, Yandi Valdes Rodriguez, 35, both of Tampa, were identified as Cuban Nationals. Border Patrol confirmed that Del Pino had a prior arrest by the U.S. Secret Service for possessing a credit card skimming device and an active deportation order in place since 2019.

Both individuals were arrested and transported to the Sumter County Jail. Border Patrol placed a detainer on Del Pino.

Tampa Duo Arrested On I-75 With Skimming Devices, Fraudulent Cards; 1 With Deportation Order (FHP)
Tampa Duo Arrested On I-75 With Skimming Devices, Fraudulent Cards; 1 With Deportation Order (FHP)

Del Pino faces charges of criminal use of personal identification information (11 counts), possession and transfer of credit-card-making equipment (4 counts), theft/obtaining credit card through fraudulent means (16 counts), unlawful possession of personal identification information of another (11 counts), traffic in or possess counterfeit credit cards (11 counts), and use/possession of a scanning/skimming device to defraud (4 counts). He is currently on federal probation and subject to the immigration detainer and deportation order.

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Rodriguez faces charges of criminal use of personal identification information (11 counts), possession and transfer of credit-card-making equipment (4 counts), theft/obtaining credit card through fraudulent means (15 counts), unlawful possession of personal identification information of another (11 counts), traffic in or possess counterfeit credit cards (11 counts), and use/possession of a scanning/skimming device to defraud (4 counts).

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