Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 08 December 2024
In a commendable operation, the Campbell Bay Police, in collaboration with the Cyber Crime Police Station, successfully recovered ₹6.57 lakh lost to cyber fraud and prevented a fraudster from encashing a ₹30 lakh fixed deposit (FD).
The case came to light on the evening of November 28, 2024, when a complainant reported unauthorised debits totalling ₹6,57,000 from his father’s bank account. During the investigation by PS Campbell Bay, it was discovered that the fraudster also had potential access to a linked ₹30 lakh FD. Swift action by the Campbell Bay Police ensured that the account, debit cards, and the FD were immediately frozen, preventing further losses.
The complaint was registered on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP), and with assistance from the Cyber Crime Police Station in Sri Vijaya Puram, an extensive inquiry was launched. PS Cyber Crime Investigators meticulously tracked the transactions and found that the siphoned funds had been transferred to multiple accounts across public and private banks. Notices were promptly issued to freeze these accounts.
The coordinated efforts of SI Vinit Kumar Maurya, I/c SHO of Campbell Bay Police Station, HC/908 Abdul Wasseem, and ASI V. Raja of the Cyber Crime Police Station, under the direction of SDPO Campbell Bay and the overall supervision of Sunny Gupta, IPS, SP (D) Nicobar, culminated in the full recovery of ₹6.57 lakh and securing the ₹30 lakh FD.
This operation highlights the growing threat of cyber fraud and underscores the importance of prompt reporting. The Nicobar Police lauded the complainant’s quick action, which played a crucial role in preventing a larger financial loss and recovering the siphoned off amount.
The public is urged to remain vigilant against unsolicited messages or calls seeking personal financial information. In the event of suspected cyber fraud, report it immediately to the nearest police station or via the cyber helpline at 1930.