Bulgaria Nabs ATM Swindlers, Worked 5 Countries

Crime | April 5, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgarian police have busted a five-member gang that distributed fake debit and credit cards and trafficked drugs.

The fraudsters operated in five EU member countries.

Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, and Spain were all in the gang's area of expertise.

During a raid in Sofia police uncovered lots of fake cash, cards, and some drugs. Specialized devices for skimming credit cards were also found, along with lots of paper that was to be used for more fake bills.

The total extent of the fraudsters' wrongdoings is still unclear.

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