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Vizag police arrest man for swapping debit cards at ATMs
Vizag city police arrested Palla Surendra Kumar, 30, for allegedly swapping debit cards and stealing money from people he offered to help at ATM kiosks. The accused, from I Polavaram village in…
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Vizag city police arrested Palla Surendra Kumar, 30, for allegedly swapping debit cards and stealing money from people he offered to help at ATM kiosks. The accused, from I Polavaram village in Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, was released from prison before resuming the offences in Vizag, Tuni and other places. Police recovered Rs 1.93 lakh in cash and a motorcycle. They say he targeted elderly persons and women, swapped their valid cards with expired ones after learning their PINs, and later withdrew money. Deccan Chronicle reports that Surendra Kumar is allegedly involved in more than 60 cases.
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Stories like this often blame the elderly for being ‘gullible’, ignoring that the criminal deliberately targeted help-seekers. Others claim police are inefficient, yet the arrest came after multiple offences across districts. The real test will be how many past victims the investigation identifies and whether ATM kiosks in Vizag get basic signage warning against sharing PINs even with helpers.
Source: deccanchronicle.com
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