Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Man Arrested for ATM Fraud in Chikkaballapur
A man named Niyazuddin was caught by police in Chikkaballapur for stealing money from ATMs.
He used a special tool at a Canara Bank ATM to trap cash inside.
When people tried to take money out, it would get stuck.
They would leave thinking the machine was broken, and then Niyazuddin would come back later to take the trapped money.
The police believe he stole around ₹2 lakh this way.
They found him in Bengaluru and caught him.
The police also found some of the stolen money and are now looking into if he had help.
A 20-year-old man, Niyazuddin, was arrested for ATM fraud in Chikkaballapur.
The fraudster used a device to trap cash inside a Canara Bank ATM.
The incident occurred on the night of April 11, with an estimated ₹2 lakh stolen.
Police tracked Niyazuddin to Bengaluru after the incident.
Authorities recovered ₹15,000 and are investigating further.
- Who
- Niyazuddin, a 20-year-old fraudster.
- What
- A man was arrested for using a device to steal cash from ATMs.
- When
- The incident took place on the night of April 11.
- Where
- Chikkaballapur, India.
- Why
- To steal cash from unsuspecting ATM users.
- Suspect Name
- Niyazuddin
- Age
- 20 years old
- Location of Crime
- Chikkaballapur
- ATM Bank
- Canara Bank
- Estimated Stolen Amount
- ₹2 lakh
- Recovered Cash
- ₹15,000