2 people in Kashipur were allegedly cheated in separate cybercrime incidents, with the reported losses totalling about ₹3.74 lakh. Police have registered cases in both matters and begun investigations.
In the first case, a resident of Gautam Nagar told police that he received a phone call a few days ago. The caller claimed to be an official from the Ministry of Home Affairs and frightened him over a supposedly fake SIM card.
The caller allegedly used the claim to deceive the resident and took ₹1.89 lakh from him. The complaint does not provide further details about the caller’s identity or the method used to transfer the money.
Second bank account fraud
In the other incident, ₹1.84 lakh was withdrawn online from 2 bank accounts. The available details do not identify the account holders or explain how the fraudsters obtained access to the accounts.
The 2 incidents involved different victims and separate methods. one relied on impersonation and fear linked to a fake SIM card, while the other involved online withdrawals from bank accounts.
Police investigation
Police have registered cases in both matters and started examining the complaints. Further details about the suspects, the transactions and any recovery were not available in the reported information.
Conclusion
2 separate cyber fraud cases in Kashipur resulted in reported losses of about ₹3.74 lakh. Police have begun investigating the alleged impersonation-based cheating and the online withdrawals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How much money was reportedly lost in the 2 incidents?
The reported combined loss was about ₹3.74 lakh. The individual amounts were ₹1.89 lakh and ₹1.84 lakh.
Q. What was the first fraud allegation about?
A caller allegedly claimed to be a Ministry of Home Affairs official and intimidated a Gautam Nagar resident over a fake SIM card.
Q. How much was taken in the first case?
The resident reportedly lost ₹1.89 lakh.
Q. What happened in the second case?
₹1.84 lakh was withdrawn online from 2 bank accounts.
Q. Have police registered cases?
Yes. Police registered cases in both incidents and started investigations.
Q. Where did the first complainant live?
The first complainant was a resident of Gautam Nagar in Kashipur.
