A scam in which cameras are installed inside ATM booths and people's personal information are recorded and their money later withdrawn, has been uncovered by the police.

Two Kingston women, Annie Garrick-Hibbert, 46, and Sophia Johnson-Broomfield, have been held in connection with the scam. They have been charged with conspiracy to defraud, conspiracy to deceive, possession of house break-in implement and malicious destruction of property.

The women appeared in the Spanish Town Resident Magistrate's Court on Thursday and pleaded not guilty. They will return to court on October 28.

Clerk of courts Natalya Heywood revealed that on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, both were held at the Jampet service station along Brunswick Avenue in Spanish Town.

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The court heard that police were informed about the women's suspicious activities and accosted them at the service station. They were reportedly held in a parked car with a receiver that was connected to a camera, which was reportedly installed in the light shade of the ATM booth. Another camera was also reportedly found where the card is swiped to enter the ATM.

A screwdriver, which it is believed was used to install on the devices, was also found.

Police investigations have so far discovered that the cameras were used to gather the personal details and then a card would be manufactured with the details and used to retrieve money from the ATM.

Garrick-Hibbert, who pleaded guilty to the additional charge of forgery after she was found with a driver's license bearing her photograph in the name Verna Muhlal, will be sentenced September 14.