TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Five people are facing charges in Smith County after a multiagency operation broke up a criminal ring involved in card skimming and fuel theft across North Texas.

According to a release from the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center, in late April 2026 the center got a request for help from the Garland Police Department after multiple reports of stolen fuel and card numbers.

The investigation found skimming devices were installed on diesel pumps to steal payment card information and to use the stolen data to obtain fuel from truck stops throughout North Texas and even into Smith County.