Delhi Police apprehended two individuals involved in an ATM fraud case in the South-West District. The accused, identified as Salman and Salman, were found in possession of a country-made pistol, live cartridges, cash, ATM jamming devices, and a screwdriver used for breaking into ATMs.
The arrests were a result of heightened patrolling and surveillance efforts by the Kishangarh Police Station staff to combat crime and enhance the safety of residents in the area. The police had been instructed to closely monitor suspicious individuals and criminals engaging in unlawful activities.
During routine patrolling on January 1, Head Constable Subhash and Head Constable Hitender noticed a person acting suspiciously near the Kishangarh Police Station. The individual tried to escape upon seeing the police but was caught after a short chase. A country-made pistol was seized from the accused, identified as Salman, during a search.
Following the arrest, the police conducted necessary legal procedures, including registering a case under the Arms Act. The accused admitted to involvement in ATM fraud and implicated his associate, Salman, who was subsequently apprehended with live cartridges in his possession. The fraud scheme involved using jamming devices in ATMs to deceive customers and steal cash.
The accused would insert jamming clips in ATM machines, causing cash withdrawal failures for customers. Taking advantage of customers leaving the ATM assuming a technical fault, the fraudsters would retrieve the trapped cash after removing the jamming devices. The police are conducting further investigations into the case.
