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Crime
Elderly Victim Defrauded of ₹30,000 in Jalandhar Rural ATM Card Swap, CCTV Captures Crime
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 05:01 PM
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A fraudster swapped an ATM card in a Jalandhar village, stealing ₹30,000 from an elderly person; the act was recorded on two CCTV cameras.
In a rural area of Jalandhar, Punjab, a criminal replaced an ATM card belonging to an elderly resident. The swap enabled the perpetrator to withdraw cash using the victim's account.
The fraud resulted in a loss of ₹30,000 for the senior citizen, who discovered the theft only after the unauthorized transaction.
Police investigations revealed that two separate CCTV cameras captured the entire episode, providing clear visual evidence of the card‑swapping technique.
Authorities are reviewing the footage to identify the suspect and are urging the public to remain vigilant when handling banking cards in remote locations.
The incident underscores growing concerns over ATM‑related scams in smaller towns and villages across the state.
The fraud resulted in a loss of ₹30,000 for the senior citizen, who discovered the theft only after the unauthorized transaction.
Police investigations revealed that two separate CCTV cameras captured the entire episode, providing clear visual evidence of the card‑swapping technique.
Authorities are reviewing the footage to identify the suspect and are urging the public to remain vigilant when handling banking cards in remote locations.
The incident underscores growing concerns over ATM‑related scams in smaller towns and villages across the state.