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RAJOURI DEC 20:- In a significant breakthrough, the Police Station in Thanamandi has apprehended a notorious fraudster, Javed Iqbal Tass, son of Mohd Ashraf and a resident of Bhanghai, Tehsil Thanamandi, District Rajouri. Known for his involvement in multiple ATM fraud cases, Tass has been accused of deceiving innocent individuals by swapping their ATM cards under the guise of offering assistance.
The arrest follows a complaint filed by Tahira Parveen, wife of Mohd Alyas from Saaj Thanamandi, who was defrauded of ₹17,000. This incident led to the registration of FIR No. 146/2024 under Sections 303(2) and 318(4) of the BNS. In another case, Nazir Hussain, son of Wazir Hussain from Danna Husplote Thanamandi, fell victim to Tass’s scheme, losing ₹16,400. FIR No. 109/2024 under Sections 420/34 of the IPC was lodged in connection with this case.
During interrogation, Javed Iqbal Tass confessed to his crimes. The police recovered 11 ATM cards from his possession, each belonging to different victims, further exposing the extent of his fraudulent operations. Investigations have also revealed that his activities extended to other districts, suggesting a widespread pattern of deceit.
Authorities are intensifying their efforts to identify additional victims and cases linked to Tass. Legal proceedings are underway.
The District Police Rajouri has issued an advisory urging citizens to exercise caution while using ATM services. They recommend seeking assistance only from authorized personnel to avoid becoming targets of such fraudulent schemes.
