Police in Bulawayo have arrested a 51-year-old man, Caleb Moyo of Mpopoma, in connection with suspected ATM fraud targeting unsuspecting bank clients.
Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Nomalanga Msebele told Southern Eye yesterday that the suspect allegedly posed as a Good Samaritan at ATM points before stealing bank cards.
She said Moyo was arrested following an incident at a local bank where a 53-year-old woman from Old Luveve experienced difficulties while attempting to withdraw money.
“The suspect reportedly approached her under the pretext of offering assistance. While pretending to help, the suspect allegedly swapped the complainant’s bank card with another card belonging to an unknown person,” Inspector Msebele said.
She said the woman became suspicious and raised the alarm, prompting members of the public to pursue the suspect as he attempted to flee.
“He was apprehended with the assistance of security personnel and handed over to the police. Upon arrest, the suspect was found in possession of 21 ATM cards, leading police to believe that he may have targeted multiple victims using the same method,” she said.
“Police investigations revealed that the suspect’s modus operandi involved stealing bank cards and later returning to withdraw cash after victims had left the scene, often unaware that their cards had been swapped,” she said.
Inspector Msebele commended members of the public for their swift action, which led to the suspect’s arrest, and noted that the complainant was fortunate to detect the fraud before any money was withdrawn.
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