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Delhi Police Arrest Two in ATM Card Swapping Scam, Recover 41 Stolen Debit Cards

The suspects, with extensive criminal records, targeted elderly ATM users and used a stolen scooter to evade detection.

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Overview

  • Asif and Talib were arrested on May 23, 2025, in Delhi's Shahdara area for operating an ATM card swapping racket.
  • The duo targeted elderly and confused ATM users, swapping their debit cards with identical stolen ones after observing their PINs.
  • Police recovered 41 stolen debit cards and identified a stolen scooter used by the suspects, reported missing in August 2024 from Krishna Nagar.
  • CCTV footage revealed the suspects swapping cards at ATMs and using stolen cards to make purchases, including shopping for sportswear.
  • Both suspects have extensive criminal records in Uttar Pradesh, with ongoing investigations to identify additional victims and assess losses.