Archive · 14 Sep 2025
ATM Operators and Online Scammers Target Citizens in Thane
Some ATM operators in Badlapur stole money from the machines, taking over 2 lakh rupees.
They didn't put all the money in the machines, keeping some for themselves.
This was discovered during an audit.
In separate incidents, people in Badlapur and Ambernath were tricked by online scammers.
These scammers sent fake links that looked like they were from banks or government services.
When people clicked the links, they lost money from their accounts.
Police are now investigating both cases to find out how the money was used and who else was involved.
ATM operators in Badlapur embezzled over Rs 2.04 lakh.
Jai Patil and Bhushan Kadu were responsible for the ATM fraud.
The ATM fraud occurred between April 5 and May 12, 2025.
Online scams in Badlapur and Ambernath resulted in nearly Rs 6 lakh in fraud.
Victims of online scams received fake WhatsApp links.
- Who
- ATM operators Jai Patil and Bhushan Kadu, online scammers
- What
- ATM operators embezzled funds, online scammers tricked victims
- When
- April 5 - May 12, 2025 (ATM fraud)
- Where
- Badlapur, Ambernath
- Why
- To gain money through fraudulent activities
- ATM Embezzlement Amount
- Rs 2,04,500
- ATM Fraud Location
- Badlapur
- ATM Custodians
- Jai Patil, Bhushan Kadu
- ATM Company
- Hitachi Cash Management Services
- ATM Fraud Date Range
- April 5 - May 12, 2025
- Online Fraud Amount
- Rs 6 lakh
- Online Fraud Locations
- Badlapur, Ambernath