Phansidewa, 29th May: The Phansidewa police have achieved a significant milestone involving the fraudulent making and usage of ATM cards and bank passbooks. The police had arrested the accused identified as Anil Gope on charges related to this fraud and produced him before the Siliguri Sub-Divisional Court on Wednesday.
According to reports, the investigation unfolded on Tuesday when police raided the Paschim Nijbazar area adjacent to Murikhawa More in Hagra Gach of Phansidewa. During these operations, law enforcement seized 400 ATM cards, 100 bank passbooks, 50 cheque books, QR codes, Rs 42,000 in cash, laptops, and other crucial documents. Additionally, two four-wheelers were also confiscated by the authorities.
The arrest of Anil Gope brought to light a criminal gang engaged in operating the fraudulent activity that had been active in the Phansidewa region for an extended period. Following an interrogation, the authorities uncovered the involvement of three more individuals in this illicit activity. At present, the officials have initiated efforts to locate and apprehend these accomplices.
Meanwhile, the arrested accused Anil Gope was presented before the court on Wednesday. Additionally, the law enforcement officials have requested a 14-day police remand for further interrogation and investigation.