Crackdown on ATM fraud racket, two arrested

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In a crackdown against financial fraud, the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police has busted an ATM fraud racket, arresting two persons involved in unauthorised withdrawals.

The operation was led by Commissioner of Police Swapan Sharma, following a complaint filed by a retired CRPF sub-inspector.

The case came to light when Avinash Kumar reported that on January 3 around 6:15pm, three persons tricked him into exchanging his ATM card at a State Bank of India ATM located at Gulab Devi Road, Windsor Park. Soon after, Rs 17,000 was fraudulently withdrawn from his account.

Based on his complaint, an FIR was registered at Police Station, Division Number 1.

Acting swiftly, the police launched an investigation and apprehended two suspects, identified as Kamalay Alam and Shivam Kumar, both originally from Bihar and currently residing in Jalandhar.

During the arrest, the authorities recovered nine ATM cards belonging to different banks and seized a white motorcycle used in their criminal activities. A third suspect remains at large and efforts are underway to trace him.

Investigations revealed that the arrested persons were involved in multiple criminal cases.

Commissioner Sharma confirmed that the accused had been presented before the court and placed under police custody for further interrogation.

He said investigations were ongoing to apprehend the third suspect and dismantle the wider network involved in ATM fraud. He reiterated the police department’s commitment to tackling financial crimes and protecting citizens from fraudulent activities.