Three suspects arrested in Leuven for stealing bank cards with 'exchange trick'

Three men were arrested in Leuven for allegedly stealing a bank card from a 67-year-old man using a distraction technique. They were caught after police noticed suspicious behavior near an ATM. One suspect had a bank card not in his name and another had 560 euros in cash. The victim reported that while withdrawing money, he was distracted by two individuals who claimed he dropped cash, allowing them to switch his card. The suspects are also linked to a previous theft involving 380 euros. They are currently in custody with their detention extended for at least one month pending further hearings.

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