Sirsa Police Bust ATM Fraud Gang, Arrest 3 from Mumbai
12/03/2024
The Haryana Police cyber crime unit in Sirsa made a significant breakthrough in cracking an ATM fraud case and apprehending three culprits from Mumbai. The gang had targeted a woman from Talwara Khurd village on September 2, 2023. The victim, Shefali Mehta, called the helpline number 1930 and lodged an online complaint, stating a loss of INR 1,73,000. The police conducted a thorough investigation and gathered crucial clues, which led them to Mumbai, where they apprehended the three accused - Mohammad Tohid, Mohammad Tosif, and Mohammad Junaid Ali. The investigation revealed that one of the arrested accused, Mohammad Tosif, was a post office employee who stole ATM cards meant for customers and handed them over to his accomplices for fraudulent activities. This case highlights the importance of ATM card security, and individuals should never share their OTP with anyone over the phone, even if they claim to be from a bank or government agency.