Delhi Police Unravel ATM Heist by 'Jija-Sala' Pair, Uncovering Public Fund Fraud
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Synopsis
On January 18, Delhi Police announced the resolution of an ATM heist case, arresting a 'Jija-sala' duo. They detailed their methods of defrauding the public and stealing money from ATMs in Gandhi Nagar.
Key Takeaways
- Two suspects apprehended in ATM fraud case.
- Victims reported cash debited without receipt.
- Police utilized CCTV footage for investigation.
- Tools for tampering found in possession of suspects.
- Fraudsters targeted UCO Bank and Axis Bank ATMs.
New Delhi, Jan 18 (NationPress) A team from the Delhi Police announced on Saturday that they have successfully solved an ATM heist case involving the arrest of two individuals, referred to as the 'Jija-sala' duo, who disclosed their tactics for defrauding the public and stealing funds.
The police apprehended the suspects after an extensive manhunt and detailed their modus operandi, demonstrating how they executed the ATM theft.
In the Gandhi Nagar area of the city, numerous individuals reported to the police that while cash was not dispensed from the ATM, their accounts were still debited.
Consequently, the police formed multiple teams to investigate the heist that had left many victims in its wake over the past few days.
The authorities apprehended the duo and recovered stolen cash along with the tools utilized in the crime. A Maruti Brezza car, reportedly used to target unsuspecting ATM users, was also confiscated.
The suspects were identified as 28-year-old Ankush and 41-year-old Bidnesh, both believed to be repeat offenders.
Amount debited, but cash not dispensed
A complaint was filed at the police station concerning tampering with the ATM located at UCO Bank in Mahila Colony, Gandhi Nagar. Numerous customers stated that while their accounts were debited, cash did not emerge from the machine during transactions.
In response, the police assembled a dedicated team to investigate the vicinity of the ATM.
When a complainant attempted to withdraw cash from the UCO Bank ATM, the machine indicated "You can collect your cash," yet no cash was dispensed.
How police cracked the case
During the investigation, the police examined CCTV footage from the area and identified a vehicle parked near the ATM as potentially involved in the scam. The two suspects were seen in the same vehicle.
Upon arrest, items such as a cutter, tape, six plates ply, and a stainless steel plate were found, which were employed to tamper with the ATM.
Modus Operandi
Upon interrogation, the duo confessed that they had affixed a ply beneath the ATM's cash tray using adhesive tape, effectively blocking the cash from being dispensed to users.
Unaware of the fraudulent activity, victims would leave the ATM only to realize later that funds had been deducted from their accounts.
They also admitted to targeting ATMs of UCO Bank and Axis Bank, which are managed by a Pune-based company, Prerto. Additionally, they claimed to have severed the wire of the sensor to prevent notifications from reaching the bank.
