Seven men have been charged in connection with an alleged ATM fraud scheme involving the use of devices to withdraw money from cash machines across the UK.
The arrests were made by detectives from the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU), with three men detained at London Luton Airport while attempting to leave the country.
One suspect was arrested in Watton, Norfolk, and three others were apprehended from various addresses in Luton.
Authorities seized a Lamborghini, a Porsche, two additional cars, 30 suspected cloned car keys, and several digital devices during the operation.
All seven individuals have been charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation. ERSOU, in collaboration with Bedfordshire and Kent Police, led the investigation.
The suspects were remanded into custody and are scheduled to appear at Luton Crown Court on Monday, 20 January.
ATM fraud has been a growing concern in the UK, with criminals often using sophisticated devices such as card skimmers or “cash trapping” equipment to steal money or card details from unsuspecting users.
In recent years, law enforcement has ramped up efforts to tackle these crimes, with special units like ERSOU focusing on organised crime rings involved in fraud schemes.
