Three nabbed in Guyana on suspicion of attempting to scam ATMs

Guyana’s law enforcement swung into action in the early hours of Sunday, apprehending three individuals suspected of orchestrating scams targeting several Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs). 

The Guyana Police Force said at about 12:15 am, detectives from its Criminal Investigations Department (CID) arrested 37-year-old technician Bhojnarine ‘Sandeep’ Gopaul, 26-year-old welder Tulsie Rampersaud and 37-year old superbet cashier Akashmati Ramnaraine,

The suspects were under stringent surveillance after a report was made that they were targeting the ATMs of several commercial banks.

Suspects and their scheme

Reports are that the suspects were observed at a Citizen Bank ATM located in a Georgetown mall.

Dressing inconspicuously, Rampersaud went into the ATM outlet, spent about 40 seconds, and returned to a black car occupied by his accomplices.

It is further reported that they left the mall and went to a Citizen Bank ATM at another location in Georgetown where Rampersaud was again observed exiting the car and entering the ATM outlet, where he spent about 45 seconds, before returning to the car.

Interception by detectives

Following a thorough search of the suspect’s vehicle, a discovery was made. The police found multiple cards: one Bank of America visa debit card, a New York State Medicaid Recipient Card, and two blank cards.