Two NYC residents arrested for Sullivan County bank ATM skimming

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Gelu

Colompar

LIBERTY – Two Queens residents are under arrest in the Sullivan
County Jail following their arrests in connection with an ATM skimming
scheme in which police said they stole over $20,000 from customers.

Dinu Gelu, 31, of Flushing and Ioana Colompar, 33, of Glendale, allegedly
placed skimming devices on ATM machines at the Liberty and Monticello
branches of the National Bank of Delaware County in October and November.

Surveillance video captured Gelu installing and removing the devices from
the ATMs and investigation determined Colompar was also involved.

Gelu was charged with 22 counts of grand larceny, four counts of scheme
to defraud and possession of a skimming device.

Colompar was charged with two counts each of grand larceny and scheme
to defraud. She was remanded to the Sullivan County Jail on $200,000 bail
while Gelu was committed without bail.

Police expect additional charges to be filed.

Troopers remind people to be aware of their surroundings when using an
ATM. If they suspect that one has been tampered with, avoid using it and
notify bank management and police immediately.

 




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