Palghar: Man held for cheating people by stealing their ATM cards

06 November,2022 08:21 PM IST |  Palghar  |  PTI

At least five offences of similar nature have been registered at Tulinj, Virar, Achole, Kashimira, MIDC (Mumbai) and Amboli police stations, an official said

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A 48-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly cheating people by stealing their ATM cards and withdrawing money from their accounts in Maharashtra's Palghar district, police said on Sunday.

The MBVV police were probing many cases of cheating and ATM card thefts in their jurisdiction, an official said.

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Based on CCTV footages and intelligence inputs, the police zeroed in on Mohammad Arifali Shaikh and recovered 21 ATM cards and a motorcycle from his possession, senior inspector Pramod Bhadak said.

At least five offences of similar nature have been registered at Tulinj, Virar, Achole, Kashimira, MIDC (Mumbai) and Amboli police stations, he said, adding that further probe was underway.

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