Noida police struck a major blow against ATM scams with the arrest of notorious fraudster Amiruddin in Phase-2 jurisdiction. The March 2 capture near Allahabad intersection yielded 12 bank ATM cards, a prohibited knife, and a WagonR vehicle, exposing a well-orchestrated theft ring.
Amiruddin, a resident of Chitta village, Bulandshahr, teamed up with an unidentified accomplice to prey on vulnerable ATM users. They scouted unguarded booths, especially those buzzing with corporate workers post-payday, ensuring maximum loot potential.
Posing as a helpful bystander, he feigned ATM glitches to handle victims’ cards, swapping originals with dummies and memorizing PINs via clever ploys. The real cards fueled cash withdrawals at distant machines, draining accounts dry.
His toolkit included a knife for threats during close calls. Court records reveal a rap sheet starting in 2022 with fraud and conspiracy charges in Salempur, escalating to Gangster Act proceedings in 2023, and a fresh BNS-Arms Act FIR in 2026.
With the partner still at large, police are verifying card owners to aid more victims. Authorities warn: ATMs are fraud hotspots—avoid stranger assistance and never disclose PINs. This case highlights evolving tactics in financial crimes, prompting calls for better ATM security nationwide.