In a major breakthrough, Ajekaru police have solved the ATM fraud case involving Rs. 1 lakh stolen from Henry D’Souza of Ajekar. Three notorious interstate thieves — Shravan Satish Minajagi (27) from Solapur, Pradeep Maruti Ingle (27) from Kumma Nagar, and Kiran Balu Chauhan (28) from Pune — were arrested during a routine check at the Kaduhole checkpoint. Each suspect has over 70 cases registered against them.
Police seized a car worth Rs. 4 lakh, three mobile phones, and 52 ATM cards, with a total recovery of Rs. 4.85 lakh. The search continues for a fourth accomplice.
The investigation, led by Superintendent of Police Arun K, with support from additional SPs and Karkala police, solved not only D’Souza’s case but also a similar fraud reported the same day in Karkala Taluk.
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