Police Bust ATM Card Swap Syndicate In Kaduna, Recover 54 Cards And POS Machine

Police Bust ATM Card Swap Syndicate In Kaduna, Recover 54 Cards And POS Machine

The Kaduna State Police Command has apprehended a syndicate allegedly involved in ATM card swap fraud, recovering 54 ATM cards and a POS machine in the process.

The Command’s PPRO, ASP Mansir Hassan in a statement said the suspects, Umar Yau of Zoo Road, Kano; Abdullahi Bukar of Tudun Wada, Kaduna; and Hussaini Sulaiman of Zoo Road, Kano, were arrested on August 27, 2024, around 11:00 pm, following a coordinated operation based on credible intelligence.

He stated: “The trio were notorious for loitering around ATMs, pretending to assist individuals unfamiliar with operating the machines. They would then deceitfully swap the victims’ ATM cards, allowing them to carry out unauthorized withdrawals from their accounts.”

According to the Police Spokesman, the suspects confessed to defrauding multiple victims across Kano, Kaduna, and Zaria, leading to the recovery of the 54 ATM cards from various banks and the POS machine used in their criminal activities.

“The Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, Audu Ali Dabigi, assured the public of the Command’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding the community. He urged residents to remain vigilant while using ATM facilities and to be cautious of unsolicited assistance.

“The Commissioner also encouraged the public to report any suspicious activity at ATM points to the police immediately,” the PPRO urged.