Namakkal: Two men from Haryana were arrested on Tuesday for cheating ATM users and siphoning money from their bank accounts over the past year. Police seized 361 ATM cards, and ₹47,000 in cash from the accused.Paramathi police have identified the arrested as Sandeep, 40, and Karambir, 41, both from Haryana. They were apprehended during a vehicle check on Monday evening, following a tip-off. Police intercepted the duo near the Keerambur toll plaza near Paramathi and questioned them. “We seized 361 ATM cards, a motorcycle, two mobile phones and ₹47,000 in cash from their possession,” said Namakkal superintendent of police Yadav Girish Ashok.Police said three victims had earlier filed complaints against the duo. Kulandhaisamy of Billur in Paramathi Velur taluk had lost ₹2.21 lakh; Saraswathi of Paramathi had lost ₹1.08 lakh; and Kuppusamy also from Paramathi Velur had lost ₹75,000, amounting to ₹4.05 lakh in total. Based on the complaints, police had registered a case and began investigating. A special team had also been formed to trace the suspects.Police said their modus operandi was to obtain ATM cards and the PIN through deception and subsequently withdraw money from the victims’ bank accounts. “They mostly targeted elderly and uneducated people,” the SP added.Both accused were later produced before the Paramathi judicial magistrate court and remanded in judicial custody on Tuesday. Further investigation is on.
