Delhi ATM Fraud: Master Thief Arrested, Police Uncover Shocking Modus Operandi

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News18•19-01-2026, 19:22
Delhi ATM Fraud: Master Thief Arrested, Police Uncover Shocking Modus Operandi
- •Mohammed Karim, a resident of Jafrabad, was arrested for swapping ATM cards and siphoning money from people in Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar area.
- •Karim would pretend to help ATM users, swap their cards, withdraw cash, and use the stolen funds to purchase luxury items for his home.
- •The fraud came to light after Roshan reported a ₹20,000 withdrawal and purchases from 'Vijay Sales' showroom using his swapped card.
- •Police recovered 61 debit/credit cards, fraudulently purchased items (washing machine, air purifier, etc.), and fake bike number plates from Karim's residence.
- •Delhi Police advises citizens to be cautious at ATMs, never hand over cards to strangers, and cover the keypad while entering PINs.
Why It Matters: A cunning ATM card swapper was arrested in Delhi, revealing a sophisticated fraud network and prompting police safety advisories.
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