The Cyber Crime police station in Amritsar has registered a case after a city resident was allegedly duped of nearly Rs 6.82 lakh by cyber fraudsters who hacked his mobile phone and gained access to his bank accounts.
How the Fraud Happened
According to the police, complainant Narinder Singh, a resident of Mall Road, alleged that unidentified persons hacked his mobile phone and fraudulently withdrew Rs 6 lakh from his bank account. The accused also allegedly used his credit card to carry out unauthorised transactions worth Rs 82,059.
Complaint and Investigation
The complaint was submitted through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal on May 9. Following a preliminary inquiry by the Cyber Crime unit and approval from the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Cyber Crime), legal opinion was obtained before the case was formally registered on Saturday.
“The police have registered an FIR under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 66-D of the Information Technology Act against unidentified persons. Further investigation is underway to trace the accused and recover the defrauded amount,” said Rajbir Kaur, in-charge of the Cyber Crime Cell.
Impact and Advisory
The incident highlights the growing threat of cyber fraud in the region. Police have advised citizens to be cautious of unsolicited calls or messages and to avoid sharing personal information. They also recommend using strong passwords and enabling two-factor authentication on bank accounts.
