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Turkish police arrest Bulgarian for attempted bank fraud

Mon, Nov 16 2009 13:03 CET

byRene Beekman

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Turkish police arrest Bulgarian for attempted bank fraud

Police in Istanbul arrested three Bulgarian for attempted bank machine fraud, Bulgarian news agency BTA said.

The three had installed electronic skimming devices to read bank cards at the ATM of a Turkish bank. The installation was uncovered by bank security staff, who warned the police.

The were suspects were arrested when they attempted to withdraw money from an ATM, BTA said.

The men are held in custody, while the investigation continues.

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Anonymous Valeri Tue, Nov 17 2009 08:51 CET
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Well a little Turkish prison will open new horizons to them I am sure... midnight express baby - that'll teach them...


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