Police in Tamil Nadu arrested three men from West Bengal following a sting operation that exposed a dual‑role operation: the suspects earned a living by collecting scrap material during daylight hours while using the same cover to plan and carry out nighttime ATM thefts. The investigation revealed that the group had coordinated the robberies, allegedly taking large sums of cash from banks across the state.
The arrested men now face charges of robbery, kidnapping and related offenses. Law enforcement officials said the operation was part of a larger network that has been under surveillance. The case highlights the growing trend of organized crime groups exploiting legitimate businesses as a front for illicit activities.
The Tamil Nadu Police have pledged to intensify efforts to dismantle similar networks and to cooperate with authorities in West Bengal for further investigations.
