Mumbai Police Arrests Interstate Gang Involved in High-Tech ATM Thefts

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Mumbai Police's Zone VI Special Team has made a significant breakthrough in cracking down on high-tech ATM thefts in the city. The arrest of four members of an interstate gang from Bathinda, Punjab, led to the recovery of a significant amount of stolen cash and crucial evidence. The gang, comprising Jasvir Singh, Lakhvir Singh, Gurpreet Singh, and Rajpal Singh, is accused of stealing a total of Rs 11.93 lakh in two separate incidents in Kurla and Ghatkopar.

Key Takeaways:

  • The gang, led by Rajpal Singh, a trained ATM technician, used sophisticated methods to access and steal cash from ATM machines, including duplicate keys and spy cameras.
  • The gang targeted Abhyudaya Bank ATMs on public holidays, taking advantage of low foot traffic and delayed maintenance checks.
  • The investigation revealed that the same gang had committed two similar thefts in the past, stealing Rs 8.86 lakh from an Abhyudaya Bank ATM in Ghatkopar on June 1 and Rs 3.07 lakh from another Abhyudaya Bank ATM in Nehru Nagar, Kurla on June 7.
  • Through CCTV footage and technical tracking, the police traced the accused to Bathinda, Punjab, and arrested them, seizing items including a Skoda car, Rs 20,000 in cash, 3 mobile phones, a spy camera, and a set of fake keys.
  • The police are now investigating whether the gang is connected to similar ATM thefts in other states.

Statistics:

  • Total amount stolen by the gang: Rs 11.93 lakh
  • Number of incidents: 2
  • Amount stolen in the first incident (Ghatkopar): Rs 8.86 lakh
  • Amount stolen in the second incident (Kurla): Rs 3.07 lakh
  • Number of accused: 4
  • Number of mobile phones seized: 3
  • Number of SIM cards seized: 3
  • Number of memory cards seized: 1
  • Number of fake keys seized: 1
  • Date of first incident: June 1
  • Date of second incident: June 7

Sources:

  • Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd., 2025