The Katsina State command on Wednesday paraded a notorious fraudster, with 14 stolen ATM cards from various banks. According to the Police Public R
The Katsina State command on Wednesday paraded a notorious fraudster, with 14 stolen ATM cards from various banks.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, “On 25th November 2024, at about 1130 hrs, the Command succeeded in arresting one Bishir Abdullahi, age 37, of Helele quarters, Sokoto State, a suspected notorious fraudster who specialised in swapping ATM cards of unsuspecting members of the public at ATM points. He was found in possession of 14 stolen ATM cards.
“The suspect was arrested by Inspector Aliyu Muhammad, a police officer on duty at the First Bank branch of Tudun Katsira quarters in Katsina metropolis. He was arrested after the police officer on duty became suspicious of his activities around the First Bank ATM machine.
“Upon instant search, 14 suspected stolen ATM cards of different banks were found in his possession.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect had been using the stolen ATM cards to withdraw sums of money from his victims’ accounts.
“The total amount withdrawn by the suspect from the victims’ accounts is ₦2,705,000.00. The suspect will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.”
