GUWAHATI: The Basistha Police have busted an ATM fraud racket, arresting five individuals suspected of defrauding bank customers through the use of stolen or cloned ATM cards. The operation took place on Monday, January 20.
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The arrested individuals have been identified as Asif Iqbal Hussain, Sahil Ahmed, Ariful Islam, Dewan Azlan Haris, and Abdul Azad. Police seized 17 ATM cards linked to various banks, a two-wheeler, a four-wheeler, two mobile phones, and ₹11,000 in cash during the operation.
Speaking to GPlus, an official from Basistha police station stated, "Five individuals involved in a financial scam have been arrested. 17 ATM cards, two mobile phones, ₹11,000 in cash, a two-wheeler, and a four-wheeler were seized. Further investigations are underway."
Further details are awaited.
