Pune Man Loses ₹30,000 to ATM Card Swap Scam

A 59-year-old man in Pune, Ramji Jitendra Kumar Tiwari, lost ₹30,000 to a card swap scam at an ATM in Kharabwadi on Monday. The incident occurred between 3 pm and 4 pm at the Bank of India ATM.

According to the police, when Tiwari went to withdraw cash, the money was not dispensed. An unknown person standing behind him asked him to check his account balance. While Tiwari was collecting the receipt, the suspect dropped an ATM card near his feet, swapped it using sleight of hand, noted down the PIN and fraudulently withdrew ₹30,000 from the account.

Tiwari filed a complaint at the South Mahalunge Police Station, based on which a case was registered against an unknown person. The South Mahalunge Police are investigating the case.

This incident is a reminder to be cautious when using ATMs, especially in crowded areas. It is essential to cover the keypad when entering the PIN and to be aware of the surroundings.

In a similar incident, a person was allegedly cheated of ₹11 lakh on the pretext of selling an officially licensed country liquor shop. The incident took place between September 17, 2024, and August 25, 2026, in Hinjawadi.

A case has been registered against Nitin Shivajirao Mane, a resident of Ichalkaranji in Kolhapur. According to the police, the suspect agreed to sell his country liquor shop to the complainant for ₹1.20 crore and took ₹12 lakh as an advance payment. However, without completing the deal, he allegedly sold the licence to someone else.

Later, when the complainant demanded his money back, the suspect refunded ₹1 lakh online and issued cheques for the remaining ₹11 lakh, which bounced due to insufficient funds in the account. Thus, the suspect allegedly cheated the complainant of ₹11 lakh.

The Hinjawadi Police are investigating the matter.

In another incident, a woman was allegedly cheated of ₹1.5 lakh in cash and gold ornaments on the false claim of needing money for her father's surgery. The incident took place between May 2025 and June 30, 2025, at Sara City Society in Kharabwadi.

A 36-year-old female security guard lodged a complaint at the South Mahalunge Police Station. A case has been registered against Mahesh Balu Chavan, a resident of Waghjainagar. According to the police, the suspect gained the complainant's trust and took ₹1.50 lakh in cash and a one-tola mangalsutra from her.

The suspect returned ₹45,000 but allegedly misappropriated the remaining ₹1.05 lakh and the mangalsutra. The South Mahalunge Police are investigating the matter.

These incidents highlight the importance of being vigilant and cautious when dealing with financial transactions. It is essential to verify the authenticity of the transactions and to be aware of the surroundings.

The police are investigating all the cases and are working to apprehend the suspects. The incidents serve as a reminder to the public to be cautious and to report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

In conclusion, the incidents of cheating and fraud in Pune are a cause for concern. The public needs to be aware of the risks and take necessary precautions to protect themselves. The police are working to prevent such incidents and to bring the perpetrators to justice.