Swift action by Hyderabad Cybercrime Police recovers ₹1.9 crore in cyber fraud case

The fraud came to light in December last year when a 70-year-old businessman lodged a complaint about unauthorised internet banking transactions

Hyderabad: The alertness and swift response of Hyderabad Cybercrime police has helped in uncovering a large-scale fraud involving Rs 1.90 crore which was siphoned from the bank account of a city-based businessman through unauthorized transactions, and in refunding the same.

According to the police, Kamlesh Kumari (60), who runs an NGO in Mainpuri in Uttar Pradesh and has been facing financial problems for the past some time, helped a cyber-fraudster by lending her bank account for making fraudulent transactions.

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“She was in financial distress due to multiple loans and was approached by fraudster who persuaded her to use her NGO’s bank account to facilitate fraudulent transactions by paying her some commission. She received Rs 1.9 crore in her account, transferred the amount to other accounts, and also attempted to withdraw the funds,” said D Kavitha, DCP, Cybercrime, Hyderabad.

Analysis revealed her links to two cases registered at North Rohini PS in New Delhi, and Khatodara PS in Gujarat.

The fraud came to light in December last year when a 70-year-old businessman lodged a complaint about unauthorised internet banking transactions. A case was registered and the police have initiated an investigation to uncover the details surrounding the financial crime.

The Cybercrime officials with the support of bank officials have frozen Rs 1.9 crore in the bank account of the suspect. Process of refunding it to the victim has been initiated.