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Crime
Indore: Two Arrested for Stealing ₹40 Lakh from ATM, Money Lost in Online Gaming
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 05 Jul 2026, 11:33 PM
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Police in Indore have arrested two individuals accused of stealing approximately ₹40 lakh from an ATM. The alleged theft came to light during an audit, and the accused reportedly lost the stolen funds through online gaming and IPL betting.
Authorities in Indore have apprehended two individuals in connection with the alleged theft of ₹40 lakh from an automated teller machine (ATM). The crime was reportedly uncovered during a routine audit, prompting an immediate police investigation.
During the course of the investigation, it was revealed that the accused had allegedly siphoned off the substantial sum from the ATM. The police stated that the stolen money was subsequently lost by the accused through online gaming activities and betting on Indian Premier League (IPL) matches.
Both suspects have been taken into custody, and the police are continuing their investigation into the modus operandi employed in the theft. The incident has reportedly surprised law enforcement officials with the methods used by the alleged perpetrators.
During the course of the investigation, it was revealed that the accused had allegedly siphoned off the substantial sum from the ATM. The police stated that the stolen money was subsequently lost by the accused through online gaming activities and betting on Indian Premier League (IPL) matches.
Both suspects have been taken into custody, and the police are continuing their investigation into the modus operandi employed in the theft. The incident has reportedly surprised law enforcement officials with the methods used by the alleged perpetrators.