https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0JebTVjy6w?si=uI20pXJ3oYwjzXf0

A visually-impaired widow in Anambra State has fallen victim t a yet-to-be-identified woman who allegedly stole her Automated Teller Machine card and emptied her account of over N2 million within minutes.

The incident reportedly took place over the weekend at an ATM point in Nnewi, the Nnewi North Local Government Area.

According to bank officials, the theft was uncovered on Tuesday when the widow lodged a complaint about receiving multiple debit alerts.

CCTV footage from the bank revealed the moment the suspect swapped the victim’s ATM card with a fake one.

The 42-second video, which has since gone viral on social media, shows the suspect, dressed in a red top and black trousers, taking advantage of the elderly woman’s visual impairment under the pretence of offering assistance.

Recounting her experience at the bank on Thursday, the distraught widow said she had struggled to operate the ATM due to her visual impairment.

She said, “I went to the ATM to withdraw some cash, but I couldn’t operate the machine properly because of my condition. A lady standing nearby offered to help me.

“She took my card, got my PIN, and swapped it with an expired one. I was unaware of what had happened until I started receiving debit alerts on my phone. Within minutes, she had withdrawn over N2 million from my account.

“This is such a devastating experience, especially at a time when I desperately need funds to make transactions.”
When contacted, a bank official who spoke on condition of anonymity urged customers, particularly vulnerable individuals, to avoid disclosing their PINs to strangers.

“The incident underscores the need for vigilance when using ATMs. If you encounter difficulties, seek assistance from authorized bank personnel instead of strangers,” the official said.

He added, “CCTV footage clearly shows the suspect swapping the victim’s card and proceeding to another ATM to withdraw the money. This act is extremely wicked.

“We call on security agencies and community members to help identify and apprehend the suspect. It is likely she resides within the community.”The Anambra State Police Command confirmed the incident, stating that an investigation had been launched to apprehend the culprit.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye, has ordered the deployment of all intelligence-gathering tools to track down the suspect.

Ikenga said, “The Command is aware of a trending video showing a lady at an ATM in Nnewi swapping the card of a 58-year-old visually-impaired woman and withdrawing N2 million in parts.

“The CP has directed investigators to reach out to the victim and gather all necessary information to aid the probe. We are also urging residents of Nnewi and surrounding areas to provide any useful information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect and her possible accomplices.”

Ikenga assured the public that the police would work tirelessly to bring the suspect to justice, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in tackling such crimes.

https://punchng.com/lady-steals-visually-impaired-widows-atm-card-empties-account-in-anambra/?amp

Earlier thread https://www.nairaland.com/8292791/lady-swaps-atm-card-elderly

Some people no dey fear God sha. Na wa!

I'm sure the elderly woman trusted her, considering the fact that she's a woman.

Tomorrow, when she starts running around like a headless chicken, crying wa waa waaa up and down, she will forget that she's the cause of her own misfortune.

https://www.nairaland.com/8292791/lady-swaps-atm-card-elderly

Close thread.

Duplicate!!

jmoore:
https://www.nairaland.com/8292791/lady-swaps-atm-card-elderly

Close thread.

Duplicate!!

in Anambra

Over money consciousness and materialism will bring about the end of this present world

what is a blind woman doing with a atm card....??

which rubbish bank adviced her to this....??

Thank God she was caught on camera if not they will blame

Fulani
DSS
Buhari
Asari
Tinubu

N everyone else


In tinubu voice "where are d cows here?

Banks don't give visually impaired ATM cards.
If the customers insist, an indemnity form must be executed to absolve the bank.
I always advise aging people, add one of your trusted children as an additional signatory to your account. Desist from using a debit card if you're visually impaired is what I also advise. Go to the banking hall and get the money and not ATM as someone may take advantage of you. Where was the security personnel manning the ATM point as he ought to have guided her or send he into the banking hall

Godwin4444:
Thank God she was caught on camera if not they will blame

Fulani
DSS
Buhari
Asari
Tinubu

N everyone else


In tinubu voice "where are d cows here?

you forgot to mention Hope Uzodimgba

Bad

If she remain barren the rest of her life people won't understand where it is coming from

People have been talking as if the thief's actions would have been justified if the woman wasn't visually impaired.

This kind of crime has been going on for very long why has it not been attended to until now. That means it's ok if not because the victim is visually challenged.

God have mercy on humanity

beerfraud:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0JebTVjy6w?si=uI20pXJ3oYwjzXf0



https://punchng.com/lady-steals-visually-impaired-widows-atm-card-empties-account-in-anambra/?amp

Earlier thread https://www.nairaland.com/8292791/lady-swaps-atm-card-elderly

She will be caught soonest,

I'm very sure the girl will be type that always criticise and attack political and govt officials o.

Some people would say whole lots of things for leaders, even when they themselves would do worst if they have opportunities.

Some people are wicked, this also happened to my colleague at work last week, he went to the bank and gave his ATM card to a stranger to help him maybe due to his old age

The person manipulated the card and empty his account, his Christmas bonus and salary of about 313k was taken all.

People should be careful


This lady will be apprehended soon with her face all over social media

Land of Billionaires

Trust nobody including your so called pastors

You mentioned anambra, those people can do anything for anything,they ill later come back and thank Jesus for successful of their crime

Heartless thieves.

Kingpele:
God have mercy on humanity

On igbo people

Note that what the lady on red did has nothing to do with hunger.

When she is caught, you will see her blaming imaginary and innocent devil.

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1. What's her daily limit?
2. Is it possible to withdraw N2m from an ATM ?
3. If by transfer, what's the credited account numbers?
/

Ok

The Heart of Man is desperately Wicked

How could withdrawal of N2M in a day be possible through ATM? They should investigate were the money was transferred to if it was through transfers.

moral and security lectures as usual.

UPDATE ........ I was expecting she's been caught.