Jammu,
August 18, 2025
In a swift action, Jammu Police cracked a major ATM fraud case by arresting a habitual offender involved in card swapping and fraudulent withdrawals.
Acting promptly on a complaint lodged by Santosh Kumar of Greater Kailash, City Police Station Jammu registered FIR No. 51/2025 U/S 318(4)/303(2) BNS. The complainant reported that his ATM card was swapped at Shalamar Chowk ATM booth and ₹10,800 was fraudulently withdrawn.
Jammu Police team headed by SHO City Inspector Shakti Devi assisted by PSI Imran Hameed under the supervision of SP City North and SDPO City North, the accused Shubam Sharma S/O Pawan Kumar R/O Indra Colony, Jammu was arrested.
During the operation, police recovered ₹38,500 in cash, three ATM cards, and a Bajaj Pulsar 150 motorcycle (with tampered registration plate) used in the commission of crime. On sustained questioning, the accused confessed to withdrawing an additional ₹40,000 from an ATM at Janipur near High Court and another card swapping incident at New Plot.
Investigations further revealed that the accused was earlier arrested by Bus Stand Police in 2024 (FIR No. 19/2024 U/S 420/411/201 IPC) along with his associate Vipin Kumar of Uttar Pradesh, in a similar case of ATM fraud, and was later bailed out by court.
The present arrest has not only led to the recovery of cash and ATM cards but has also exposed the repeat offender’s modus operandi. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the ownership of the seized ATM cards and the motorcycle.
Jammu Police reiterates its commitment to safeguarding the interests of citizens and urges the public to remain vigilant while using ATMs. Any suspicious activity may be immediately reported to the nearest police station or helpline for timely action.
