Seven suspects have been snapped up following a daring cash machine scam in Tunbridge Wells. The drama unfolded after an ATM on Langholm Road allegedly swallowed a man’s bank card, which was then used to splash out nearly £5,000 on goods.
CCTV Uncovers More Victims
Kent Police were called on 5 March 2026 after the initial fraud report. Reviewing CCTV footage, officers discovered a second victim had been fleeced of almost £1,000 in a similar scam.
Crackdown at M20 Junction 6
On 12 March, cops acting on the investigation stopped a vehicle near Junction 6 of the M20, believed to be linked to the crime. Three men were arrested on the spot, and searches uncovered skimming gadgets and mobile card readers.
Further raids at a London address led to four more arrests and the recovery of stolen bank cards and mobile phones.
Who’s Behind The Fraud?
The seven charged with possession of fraud tools include:
- Midhun Prabhakaran, 25, Croydon
- Sabitha Nallasmy, 26, Croydon (released on conditional bail)
- Abilash Varunavel, 25, Croydon
- Nataraj Saravana, 51, Croydon
- Naveen Rajavel, 33, Croydon
- Sachin Devendran, 20, Croydon
- Kavin Ravi, 22, Croydon (also charged with theft)
They faced Medway Magistrates’ Court on 14 March and were remanded in custody. All are set to appear at Croydon Crown Court on 10 April.
