Police Investigate Suspected Ticket Machine Fraud on London Underground
British Transport Police are investigating reports of fraudulent transactions linked to tampered ticket machines at several London Underground stations.
British Transport Police said they arrested several people. Police are still asking questions.
Police are working with Transport for London and other agencies. They want to find the people responsible.
Passengers said machines may have taken card details. The machines rejected contactless payments or acted strangely.
Étienne Bouvier used a top-up machine at Piccadilly Circus. He said two £800 cash withdrawals followed.
Nearly £2,000 left his account.
Police told passengers to stay alert. They should report strange machines and useful information.
Section: London
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