Two held for ATM card swapping theft in Namakkal; 361 cards seized
Two individuals from Haryana were arrested in Namakkal for running an ATM card-swapping scam. Police seized 361 cards and various electronic devices used to steal money from unsuspecting victims.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing threat of financial fraud targeting vulnerable populations and the importance of ATM security awareness.
Two persons from Haryana were arrested for looting money from Automated Teller Machines (ATM) in Namakkal by swapping ATM cards of individuals, and a total of 361 ATM cards were seized from them.
Following the complaints that unidentified persons were cheating the elderly and persons unfamiliar with ATM operations, on the pretext of helping them, in the Paramathi Velur locality, the police formed special teams and inquired. Based on the investigations, the police identified the persons involved as Sandeep (40) and Karamveer (42), natives of Haryana State.
The duo, pretending to help individuals who came to the ATM centres, noted their Personal Identification Number (PIN) and swapped the ATM cards to loot money using the original cards.
For the past two months, the district police, involved in technical inspection and regular monitoring, nabbed the duo and arrested them on Tuesday (October 13, 2026).
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