Ludhiana Woman Falls Victim to ₹2.05 Lakh ATM Fraud
Ludhiana: 67-year-old woman loses over ₹2 lakh in ATM fraud
Hindustan Times
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A 67-year-old woman, Chanchal Gulati, lost ₹2.05 lakh (approximately $2,500 USD) to an ATM fraudster in Ludhiana, Punjab, India. The fraud occurred when the accused, posing as a helper, swapped her debit card during a transaction at a Punjab National Bank ATM.
- 01Chanchal Gulati lost ₹2.05 lakh due to ATM fraud.
- 02The incident occurred at a Punjab National Bank ATM in Ludhiana.
- 03The fraudster posed as a helpful bystander.
- 04This is the second ATM fraud case reported in a week.
- 05Police are investigating and reviewing CCTV footage.
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In Ludhiana, Punjab, a 67-year-old woman named Chanchal Gulati fell victim to an ATM fraud scheme, losing ₹2.05 lakh (approximately $2,500 USD). The incident took place on April 6 at a Punjab National Bank ATM near Grain Market on Bahadurke Road. Gulati, who is a relative of local MLA Madan Lal Bagga, was approached by a man who offered assistance while she was having trouble using the ATM. During this interaction, the fraudster swapped her debit card with a counterfeit one. Gulati only realized the fraud on April 10 when she received alerts about unauthorized withdrawals from her account. The Salem Tabri police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and are currently reviewing CCTV footage to identify the suspect. This incident marks the second ATM fraud case reported in the area within a week, highlighting a troubling trend of such scams.
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This incident raises concerns about ATM security and the prevalence of fraud in the area, potentially affecting local residents' trust in using ATMs.
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