A man in Sheikhupura has been arrested for murdering his cousin and severing his thumb to withdraw Rs. 1 million from an ATM. The shocking incident has raised concerns about security loopholes in biometric verification systems.
According to police, the suspect, with the help of accomplices, planned and executed the murder of his maternal cousin. The victim’s body was discovered inside a car during the investigation.
Authorities revealed that the suspects, after committing the murder, cut off the victim’s thumb to access his bank account using his ATM card. They successfully withdrew Rs. 1 million before being apprehended.
The suspects were caught red-handed while attempting to dispose of the body in a nearby canal. Police stated that the suspects were intercepted during a routine patrol, and their suspicious behavior led to the discovery of the crime.
The arrested individuals are currently in custody, and further investigations are underway to determine the full extent of their involvement. This gruesome act has sparked discussions about the misuse of biometric authentication and the need for stricter safeguards.
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How can a withdrawal of 1 million be made? Banks do not allow cash withdrawals exceeding 200,000 unless you have a Gold Card or a Platinum Card with a 500,000 limit. For withdrawals exceeding one million, it takes too much time. Bank ATMs support a minimum withdrawal of 20,000 to 60,000. If a person withdraws 20,000 up to one million, it would require 50 transactions, plus a one-time transaction taking 1 hour and 40 minutes. The biometric system, which requires a thumb scan, is often unreliable as the blood circulation in the thumb can be insufficient, making it impossible to use. Alternatively, if the withdrawal limit is 60,000, it would still require 17 transactions, which is impractical, and would take 34 minutes to complete. It’s ironic that the bank prioritizes biometric authentication over PIN code and password, which the account holder is more likely to remember.