Brisbane shoppers, ATM users caught in massive card-skimming operation
A significant card-skimming operation has been uncovered in Brisbane, involving two Romanian nationals. The suspects allegedly installed devices at various businesses and ATMs across 48 suburbs from February to May. They were arrested after police seized cash and equipment linked to the scam during a raid.
- ▪The alleged scammers are two Romanian men aged 36 and 39.
- ▪They installed card-skimming devices in no less than 48 Brisbane suburbs.
- ▪Police seized $20,000 in cash and various card-skimming devices during their arrest.
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