The Charleston Police Department has arrested two men in connection with a series of sophisticated ATM thefts that resulted in the loss of approximately $70,000 across the tri-county area.
The investigation began on February 21, 2025, when an ATM owner reported several of his machines had been fraudulently accessed. Charleston Police detectives determined the suspects used software to bypass the ATMs' security systems and completely empty the cash inside.
This case involved complex coordination across multiple jurisdictions. Detectives from the Charleston Police Department worked closely with the Mount Pleasant Police Department, North Charleston Police Department, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), and the United States Secret Service. Their combined efforts led to the identification and arrest of the two suspects.
Additionally, Charleston Police Detectives used body camera footage provided by a Florida law enforcement agency, stemming from a minor vehicle crash earlier this year. That footage helped confirm the identity of one of the suspects and tied him to the vehicle used in the ATM thefts.
Vladyslav Shyrokyi , 29, of Florida, has been charged with three counts of safe cracking.
Nikita Ptushkin, 35, of California, has been charged with two counts of safe cracking.
Both were arrested in Monroe, North Carolina on March 8, 2025, and are currently being held at the Al Cannon Detention Center. Additional charges may be pending from other jurisdictions as the investigation continues.
These arrests are the result of outstanding detective work and interagency collaboration. The Charleston Police Department is grateful for the support of our local, state, and federal partners in bringing these individuals into custody.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Charleston Police Department at 843-720-2422 and ask to speak with the on-duty Central Detective, or email speaktocpd@charleston-sc.gov.
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Media Release
Release Date: March 21, 2025
Media Contact: Sgt. C. Stinson