Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Jan 10: Police in Budgam today arrested an accused involved in an ATM fraud case.
The accused has been identified as Abdul Nayeem Khan, son of Jalal-ud-Din Khan, a resident of Drangbal, Baramulla.
According to authorities, Police Station Magam received a written complaint from Ghulam Ahmad Bhat, son of Ali Mohammad Bhat, a resident of Parraypora, Magam, alleging that an unknown person fraudulently obtained his ATM card on the pretext of helping him withdraw cash.
“The accused deceitfully exchanged the victim’s ATM card at the J&K Bank ATM, Main Branch Magam, and subsequently withdrew money using the exchanged card,” police said.
Following the complaint, FIR No. 01/2026 under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Magam and investigation was initiated.
Acting swiftly, a special police team was constituted which, through sustained efforts and technical analysis, apprehended the accused from Baramulla district.
Further investigation is underway, police said.
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