Police arrest three fraudsters, recover 16 ATM cards in Ekiti
Ekiti Police have arrested three suspects and recovered 16 ATM cards, disrupting a syndicate specializing in ATM card fraud and theft. Stay vigilant at ATM Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-three-fraudsters-recover-16-atm-cards-in-ekiti/
Ekiti State Police Command arrested three men on August 8, 2026, for their alleged involvement in ATM card theft and fraud. The suspects, identified as Timilehin Akinola, Ojo Peter, and Ademola Akinware, were apprehended by the Rapid Response Squad following intelligence about their presence at Wema Bank's Okesa Branch in Ado Ekiti.
Upon apprehending the suspects, the officers intercepted them in Basiri area of Ado-Ekiti after a brief chase. The officers recovered 16 ATM cards from the suspects, which were linked to fraudulent activities. The Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu, stated that the Commissioner of Police, Ekiti State Command, CP Michael Falade, has directed further investigation to identify other members of the syndicate and determine the full extent of their criminal activities.
The public is advised to remain vigilant when using ATM facilities and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or contact the Command at 08062335577.
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