Cyber cell holds the victim’s Rs 5 lakh, watch video
Raigarh. Arvind Kumar Kundu, resident of Gujarati Mohalla Darogapara Ward No. 18 Raigarh, father K.G. An application was given by Kundu (age 63 years) in the police station Kotwali regarding online fraud, according to which on 16.03.2024 (Saturday), an unknown caller called on the mobile number 994110XXX on the mobile of Arvind Kundu, giving his name as Shrutika Ravish and himself as Mumbai Police. The Crime Branch officer said that using the mobile number and Aadhar card of Arvind Kumar Kundu, a parcel is being sent from Mumbai to Taiwan which contains passport, bank credit card, clothes, a laptop and 200 gm. Is MDMA. The caller further said that if it is not being sent by you then it should have been immediately informed to Mumbai Police. Shortly after this, unknown persons made WhatsApp calls from two new numbers who had the photo/logo of Mumbai Crime Branch in their WhatsApp DP.
Who intimidated and threatened Arvind Kumar Kundu by talking about making a case of money laundering and criminal activity due to which Arvind Kumar Kundu withdrew unknown amounts from his bank accounts (₹8,51,097 from HDFC Bank and ₹3,85,144 from ICICI Bank) through RTGS. Sent to the caller. When the victim Arvind Kumar Kundu realized that he had been cheated of ₹ 12,36,241/- from his bank details, he reached the office of the Superintendent of Police with a complaint, which was sent to the cyber cell, after processing it online by the cyber cell, Rs 5 lakh of the victim was held and the victim’s application was made. But in police station Kotwali, APC was registered against unknown accused. 167/2024 Offense has been registered under section 420 IPC. Raigarh Police appeals to be cautious about calls coming from unknown numbers, do not be afraid of blackmailing by any unknown person and do not fall for tempting offers. Presently, complaints of this type of fraud are coming to the fore in which cyber thugs call impersonating crime branch officers, customs officers and threaten to implicate the person in a case by giving wrong information about misuse of their mobile number, Aadhaar card. And they fraudulently transfer money to their accounts and to prove their point, many times they send fake letters/documents. Avoid such incidents, immediately contact the nearest police station or cyber cell without any fear, where appropriate action will be taken on your complaint, never transact money to any unknown person. Be alert, stay safe.
