Police arrest man specialized in swapping ATM cards in kaduna

Police operatives in Katsina State have succeeded in apprehending a suspected fraudster, Bishir Abdullahi, 37, who specialised in swapping ATM cards of unsuspecting people at ATM points.

The police spokesperson, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, told newsmen on Thursday in Katsina that the suspect was found in possession of 14 different ATM cards that belonged to other people.

He said that the suspect was apprehended after a police officer on duty became suspicious of his activities around an ATM machine.

The suspect was nabbed by Inspt. Aliyu Muhammad, a police officer on duty at the First Bank branch of Tudun Katsira quarters, Katsina metropolis.

“Upon instant search, 14 suspected stolen ATM cards of different banks were found in his possession.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect had been using the stolen ATM cards to withdraw sums of money from his victims’ accounts.”

Aliyu further revealed that the suspect withdrew money from about six accounts at different banks.

He noted that the suspect could withdraw money from his victims’ accounts amounting to N2.7m.

He said the suspect would be charged to court upon completing the investigation.