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Crime
Jalandhar Scam Master Arrested After Swapping ATM Cards to Steal Funds
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 11:46 AM
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Police in Jalandhar have arrested a man who was swapping ATM cards to siphon money from victims’ bank accounts. The suspect had reportedly used 20 stolen cards to defraud elderly and ill‑iterate customers.
Police in Jalandhar arrested a man suspected of swapping ATM cards to withdraw money from unsuspecting customers’ accounts. The suspect reportedly used 20 stolen cards, targeting elderly and ill‑iterate individuals who were unaware of the fraud.
According to authorities, the scam involved the suspect replacing the legitimate card in a victim’s account with a duplicate, allowing him to withdraw funds through an ATM. Victims were left with empty bank balances and no knowledge of how the money was transferred.
The arrest came after a group of concerned citizens reported suspicious withdrawals and alerted the local police. Investigators traced the transactions to the suspect’s network of stolen cards.
Jalandhar police have stated that the arrested individual will face charges under the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. They also urged the public to verify card details before use and report any irregular activity.
According to authorities, the scam involved the suspect replacing the legitimate card in a victim’s account with a duplicate, allowing him to withdraw funds through an ATM. Victims were left with empty bank balances and no knowledge of how the money was transferred.
The arrest came after a group of concerned citizens reported suspicious withdrawals and alerted the local police. Investigators traced the transactions to the suspect’s network of stolen cards.
Jalandhar police have stated that the arrested individual will face charges under the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. They also urged the public to verify card details before use and report any irregular activity.