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German Bank Card Scam Artist Caught In UK (18 October 2011)

Date: 18/10/2011
Duncan Lewis, Legal News Solicitors, German Bank Card Scam Artist Caught In UK

A German scam artist who tried to introduce a new form of bankcard scamming technology into the UK has been jailed for three years. Thomas Beeckmann was caught at Victoria coach station in London in June after arriving on a trip from Holland. Investigators claimed that Mr. Beeckmann was carrying specialist equipment capable of stealing up to £150 million a year. Judge Antony Morris told the court that the equipment in Mr. Beeckmann’s possession showed a level of sophistication above that ever seen by investigators in the UK. It is thought that Mr. Beeckmann had travelled to the UK to provide potential buyers with a demonstration of the technology.

Prosecutors told the court that Mr. Beeckmann was found to be in possession of 17 electronic circuits, three of which had been adapted for use with Bluetooth wireless technology. The technology could have therefore been used to automatically retrieve banking details as cards were fed into ATMs. The data collected could then have been retrieved through a laptop or mobile phone located up to 100 metres away. The 26-year-old software expert, who resides in Thailand, pleaded guilty to possessing 17 circuits for use in fraud. He also accepted his failure to disclose passwords to encrypted data.

Duncan Lewis’ criminal law solicitors can represent individuals facing charges relating to fraudulent activity. The knowledgeable, experienced team are able to visit clients at police stations and provide professional representation in courts of law. The department is committed to securing clients the best possible outcome for their case.

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