More than $25K withdrawn by Chinese nationals charged in relation to ATM scam

More than $25,000 was withdrawn by the six Chinese nationals who are charged in relation to the ATM scam in Lautoka.

Divisional Prosecuting Officer Western, Assistant Superintendent of Police Anil Prasad says the amount of money withdrawn is expected to increase as they are still recording the statements of the people.

He adds some withdrawals were also made in the Southern division.

Prasad says $22,807 was found in the possession of these six Chinese nationals.

Prasad highlights their investigation is expected to be completed in two weeks.

The six have been charged with ten counts of theft and ten counts of dishonestly obtaining or dealing with personal financial information.

The six Chinese nationals were allegedly found in possession of 384 ATM cards.

Another 104 ATM cards, a card making device and a laptop were found inside a sofa in the hotel room where these men were staying.