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Debit cards have been copied at the refueling stations in Finland and the cards have been used in the Asian country of Philippines, said the Helsinki police on Friday.
According to the police a copying device had been planted on Neste's refueling stations in the capital region between 28th October and 8th November.
There is no information yet on the total amount of copied cards.
According to the police six cards have been used in Philippines. The withdrawals known to the police have ranged from about 10 euros to 400 euros.
Two foreigners have been arrested under suspicion of the crime.
The police have advised card holders to check for odd withdrawals or purchases from the card issuers.