Faisalabad: FIA Cracks Down on Duplicate ATM Card Scammers

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested the mastermind behind a multi-crore financial fraud scheme in Faisalabad. The group exploited bank customers by creating duplicate ATM cards with the collusion of bank and NADRA employees.

Key Details:

• 64 debit cards recovered from the accused
• Group included bank employees, NADRA officials, and courier company staff
• Scammers obtained customer info, created duplicate cards, and withdrew millions
• Main accused caught red-handed at an ATM in Jaranwala

How the Scam Worked:

1. Bank employees provided customer account balances, signatures, and personal records.
2. The group created duplicate ATM/debit cards using this information.
3. Accused withdrew funds from customer accounts using duplicate cards.

FIA Cracks Down on Financial Crime

FIA spokesperson Atif Shehzad confirmed the arrest, highlighting the agency’s efforts to combat financial fraud.