Moneychanger quizzed over ATM thefts

KUALA LUMPUR: Several moneychangers are under police scrutiny following a tip-off alleging they may have aided a Latin American gang to wire out more than RM3 million the foreigners stole from 18 bank automated teller machines (ATM) last week.
It is learnt that a moneychanger in his 30's was hauled up today in Johor for questioning.
The man was freed after several hours.
Federal police commercial crimes investigations department (CCID) DCP Datuk Hamza Taib confirmed the man was called in by investigators to assist in the probe. He declined to elaborate on the matter as it may jeopardise the course of investigations.
With the authorities closely keeping watch for the foreigners at all exits points in the country, police believe the suspected thieves may attempt to move the stolen cash to bank accounts overseas by illegal means.
The gang had hit 18 ATMs belonging to four banks between Sept 26 and Sept 28 using high-tech devices to plant malware and disable the security system of the machines.
This enabled them to siphon the cash from the machines with ease.
The Latin Americans who are believed to have entered Malaysia as tourists and students are on the run but police are closing in on them rapidly and hope to nab the men soon.