Three UP Men Arrested in Banihal ATM Fraud Case from Leh
Three individuals from Uttar Pradesh were apprehended in Leh in connection with an ATM card manipulation fraud incident in Banihal, Jammu and Kashmir.
Incident Details
Jammu and Kashmir Police have detained three suspects from Leh in connection with an ATM card manipulation fraud incident reported in Banihal. The accused are alleged to have replaced a woman’s ATM card near a bus stand and exploited it to access funds.
Investigation and Arrests
The investigation revealed that the suspects utilized technical evidence, banking records, and electronic data to trace the perpetrators. Human intelligence led investigators to Leh, prompting a specialized police team to conduct operations in the region. The arrested individuals, identified as Arjun from Muzaffarnagar, Shivam Kumar from Bijnor, and Monti from Saharanpur, were taken into custody following legal procedures and transit remand authorization.
Police Warnings and Ongoing Probe
Authorities are examining potential ties to a broader interstate fraud network and whether the suspects were involved in similar card swapping operations across Jammu and Kashmir or other states. Efforts are underway to recover illicitly withdrawn funds and identify additional collaborators. Police have issued warnings urging the public to safeguard ATM cards, PINs, and banking details, emphasizing the importance of shielding PINs during transactions, verifying card returns, and reporting suspicious activities promptly.
Conclusion
The probe continues to assess the scope of the criminal activities and establish connections to other potential cases.
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