The three suspects who were involved in ATM Card Swap Fraud, through a well-coordinated operation were arrested by the police on Aug. 27, at about 23:00 hours, following a credible intelligence, the Kaduna Police Command’s Spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan said in a statement on Friday.

He added that 54 ATM cards and a Point of Sale machine (POS) were also recovered from the suspects.

Hassan said: “On Aug. 27, at about 23:00 hours, following a credible intelligence, police operatives nab three suspects involved in ATM Card Swap Fraud, through a well-coordinated operation.

According to the police spokesperson, the suspects were known for loitering around ATM machines, where they pretended to assist individuals who appeared unfamiliar with operating the machines.

“In doing so, they would deceitfully swap the victims’ ATM cards, allowing them to carry out unauthorised withdrawals.

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“54 ATM cards of different banks and a POS machine were recovered from the suspects, which they confessed to getting from defrauding multiple victims across Kano, Kaduna, and Zaria,” he said.

Hassan said the Commissioner of Police, Mr Audu Dabigi assured the public of the command’s continues commitment towards safeguarding the community.

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He also urged the general public to be mindful of unsolicited assistance and to immediately report any suspicious behavior at ATM points to the police for prompt action. (NAN)