Trio arrested in relation to ATM fraud in Dublin and Meath

Three people have been arrested by gardai investigating ATM fraud in Co Dublin and Co Meath.

Officers identified a number of incidents where ATMs were fitted with items known as “cash trapping” devices. These devices are inserted into ATMs and block ATM users from receiving their cash after making a withdrawal from the machine.

It is understood approximately €90,000 in cash withdrawals were blocked at various locations in Dublin and Meath in the past week. A Garda spokeswoman said: “On Friday evening, 12th July 2024, Gardaí attached to GNECB arrested three men (aged in their 20s and 40s) as part of this investigation. They are currently detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007, at a Garda station in Dublin.

“A quantity of cash and a number of ‘cash trapping’ devices were seized as part of this investigation.”

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