Seven Arrested In Connection With ATM Fraud
Seven people have been arrested “in connection with suspected fraud from local banks involving automated teller machines [ATMs].”
A police spokesperson said, “Seven people were recently arrested in connection with suspected fraud from local banks involving automated teller machines. It is understood that the scammers made several attempts, at various ATM locations, to access approximately $200,000 in total, but were unsuccessful. It is further believed that approximately $120,000 or more has been stolen during the incidents occurring over the last couple of months.
“One of the seven individuals, a 39-year-old local man, was charged in relation to these matters in Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 1st October 2025. He pled not guilty and was released on court bail with conditions. The other six people arrested in connection with these matters have since been released on police bail as inquiries continue.
“Accordingly, the Bermuda Police Service is advising business owners and members of the public to exercise caution following recent reports of fraudulent activity involving debit and credit cards.
“Officers have received information indicating that criminals may be skimming bank data from credit and debit cards and uploading the stolen bank details onto retail gift cards. These gift cards are then used to withdraw money from ATMs.
“It is suspected that stolen bank card details are being obtained through illicit online markets. The information is then cloned onto gift cards for fraudulent use.”
Detective Inspector Tiffany Caisey of the Criminal Investigations Unit said, “We urge business owners to be alert to individuals attempting to buy a high number of gift cards with low balances, as this may be a red flag for fraudulent activity. Consider keeping a gift card registry with proof of identification, time and date purchased, and name of the cashier facilitating the transaction.
“Please contact police if suspicious behaviour is observed.”
The police spokesperson said, “The BPS further advises members of the public to take steps to protect their financial information.
“This includes:
- Regularly monitoring account statements for unusual or unauthorised transactions.
- Immediately reporting any suspicious activity to your financial institution.
- Remaining cautious about which sites you use to conduct online transactions and ensuring that you use a private connection.
“The BPS is working closely with local financial institutions and retailers to detect and disrupt these offences. Anyone with information, or who encounters suspicious activity of the nature described, is asked to contact the Bermuda Police Service at 295-0011, use the BPS reporting portal at or email CIDMail@bps.bm.
“You may also call the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers number on 800-8477 or share the information with a police officer you’re familiar with.”
they should be made to pay back double to everyone they stole from. Plus mandatory 10 years prison at least. make an example of them all and put their faces on media so the public knows who to never hire or befriend or trust ever again.