Police operatives in Katsina State have successfully arrested a suspected fraudster named Bishir Abdullahi, 37, who was known for swapping ATM cards of unsuspecting individuals at cash machines.
According to police spokesperson ASP Abubakar Aliyu, the arrest took place on Thursday in Katsina, where the suspect was discovered with 14 different ATM cards that did not belong to him.
The suspect’s suspicious behavior around an ATM machine caught the attention of a police officer on duty, leading to his apprehension.
Inspt. Aliyu Muhammad, who was stationed at the First Bank branch in Tudun Katsira quarters, Katsina metropolis, was the officer who made the arrest.
“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.
