Taxi driver from Kafr Aqab arrested for stealing credit card details from passengers

A taxi driver in his 30s from Kafr Aqab was arrested on suspicion of stealing credit card details from dozens of passengers and defrauding them of hundreds of thousands of shekels. He allegedly tricked passengers into handing over cards and PINs, then withdrew cash.

A resident of Kafr Aqab in his 30s, who works as a taxi driver, was arrested on suspicion of stealing credit card details from dozens of passengers and defrauding them of hundreds of thousands of shekels. The arrest was carried out this morning (Thursday) following complaints filed at the Lev HaBira police station regarding fraud and unauthorized use of passengers' credit cards. The investigation reveals that the suspect cunningly induced passengers to hand over their credit card and PIN, swapped the cards, and withdrew cash. The police have filed a request to extend his detention, and he will be brought to court today. The report is based on police spokesperson statements and does not include the suspect's version of events.