Seven nabbed after brazen Tunbridge Wells ATM scam nets £5,000
Seven suspects have been caught following a cheeky cash machine con in Tunbridge Wells. The saga began when an ATM on Langholm Road allegedly swallowed a man’s bank card – which was then used to blitz nearly £5,000 on shopping sprees.
CCTV Uncovers More Victims in Card Swipe Scandal
Kent Police swung into action on 5 March 2026 after the first victim reported the fraud. A deep dive into CCTV footage revealed a second victim had also been ripped off for close to £1,000 using the same sneaky scam.
Highway Sting: M20 Junction 6 Raids Net Skimming Gear
Just a week later, on 12 March, officers stopped a vehicle near M20 Junction 6 linked to the racket. Three men were hauled in immediately. Searches found skimming devices and mobile card readers – classic tools of the trade.
Raids at a London address followed, leading to four more arrests and the seizure of stolen bank cards and mobile phones.
Meet the Squad Behind the Scam
All seven charged with possession of fraud tools are from Croydon:
- Midhun Prabhakaran, 25
- Sabitha Nallasmy, 26 (released on conditional bail)
- Abilash Varunavel, 25
- Nataraj Saravana, 51
- Naveen Rajavel, 33
- Sachin Devendran, 20
- Kavin Ravi, 22 (also charged with theft)
The group appeared at Medway Magistrates’ Court on 14 March and were remanded in custody. They face trial at Croydon Crown Court on 10 April.
