Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Delhi Police Arrest Alleged ATM Card-Exchange Fraudster in Mayur Vihar
Police in Delhi arrested a man named Asif over an alleged ATM fraud.
Police said he and another person distracted people using ATM machines.
They allegedly learned the users’ PINs and swapped their cards for similar-looking ones.
The suspects could then use the real cards to withdraw money.
The reported incident happened at an ATM in Trilok Puri on September 17.
The complainant noticed the card had been changed and alerted the police.
Officers recovered three ATM cards from Asif, including the complainant’s card.
Police said another suspected partner is still missing.
Investigators are checking whether the group was involved in other cases.
Delhi Police arrested 30-year-old Asif in an alleged ATM card-exchange fraud case in Mayur Vihar.
Police recovered three ATM cards, including one reportedly belonging to complainant Md. Galib Hussain.
The alleged fraud occurred on September 17 at an Axis Bank ATM in Trilok Puri.
Police said suspects distracted victims, obtained their PINs and exchanged their cards with similar-looking cards.
An alleged associate remains absconding while investigators examine other incidents, transactions and possible victims.
- Who
- Delhi Police arrested 30-year-old Asif, a resident of Loni in Ghaziabad; police said an associate remains absconding.
- What
- An alleged ATM card-exchange fraudster was arrested and three ATM cards were recovered.
- When
- The reported incident occurred on September 17 at about 11:15 a.m.; the arrest followed the complaint.
- Where
- An Axis Bank ATM in Trilok Puri, in Delhi’s Mayur Vihar area.
- Why
- Police said the suspects allegedly obtained victims’ PINs and exchanged their cards for unauthorised withdrawals or transactions.
- Accused
- Asif, 30, a resident of Loni in Ghaziabad
- Location
- Trilok Puri, Mayur Vihar, East Delhi
- Recovered items
- Three ATM cards, including one identified by the complainant
- Reported incident
- September 17 at approximately 11:15 a.m.
- Police station
- Mayur Vihar police station
- Case
- FIR No. 416/2026 under Sections 318(4), 317(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Prior cases
- Police said Asif had previously been involved in six criminal cases
- Investigation status
- Police are seeking the absconding associate and examining possible additional cases