A visually-impaired widow from Anambra State has become a victim of theft after an unidentified woman allegedly stole her ATM card and drained over N2 million from her account in just a few minutes.
The incident occurred over the weekend at an ATM in Nnewi, located in Nnewi North Local Government Area.
Bank officials discovered the theft on Tuesday after the widow reported receiving several unexpected debit alerts.
CCTV footage from the bank captured the moment the suspect switched the victim’s genuine ATM card with a counterfeit one.
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The 42-second video, which has since gone viral on social media, shows the woman, wearing a red top and black trousers, exploiting the elderly woman’s visual impairment under the guise of helping her.
The distressed widow shared her ordeal at the bank on Thursday, explaining that she had struggled to use the ATM due to her poor vision.
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 Within minutes, she had withdrawn over N2 million from my account.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 reached for comment, a bank official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, advised customers—especially those who may be more vulnerable—not to share their PINs with strangers
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“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, stated that the Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye, has directed the deployment of all available intelligence-gathering resources to apprehend 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 reassured the public that the police would spare no effort in bringing the suspect to justice, stressing the crucial role of community engagement in addressing such crimes.
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