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Crime
Gujarat Man Arrested Carrying 216 ATM and Credit Cards
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 04:02 AM
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Gujarat police detained a local resident after finding he was in possession of 216 ATM and credit cards, prompting a fraud investigation.
Police in Gujarat arrested a man after a routine check revealed he was carrying an unusually large number of payment cards – 216 ATM and credit cards in total. The discovery was made during a verification process at a local police outpost, where the suspect could not provide a satisfactory explanation for the cards.
Investigators have opened a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, suspecting that the cards may be linked to fraudulent transactions or illegal cash withdrawals. The suspect is being questioned about the source of the cards and any possible involvement in organized financial crime.
Authorities have not disclosed the suspect's name or the exact location of the arrest, citing ongoing investigative procedures. The case highlights growing concerns about the misuse of banking instruments and the need for stricter monitoring of card issuance and usage across the country.
Investigators have opened a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, suspecting that the cards may be linked to fraudulent transactions or illegal cash withdrawals. The suspect is being questioned about the source of the cards and any possible involvement in organized financial crime.
Authorities have not disclosed the suspect's name or the exact location of the arrest, citing ongoing investigative procedures. The case highlights growing concerns about the misuse of banking instruments and the need for stricter monitoring of card issuance and usage across the country.