Police in Laksar are investigating a complaint from a resident who allegedly lost ₹10,000 in a failed online-transfer scheme near the busy Haridwar Road. The complainant said 2 men on a motorcycle took his cash after promising to send the same amount to his bank account.
Sunny Kumar, who lives in Seemli, had gone out on Friday to deposit ₹10,000 at the State Bank of India branch on Haridwar Road. Since the branch was closed for a holiday, he decided to use a nearby SBI mini branch instead.
According to the complaint, the 2 men approached Kumar close to the mini branch and said they needed cash. They allegedly offered to transfer the money directly into his account if he handed over the cash.
Kumar reportedly shared his account barcode with them. The men then used a mobile phone while appearing to initiate the transfer, the complaint stated. They took the ₹10,000 but did not complete the payment into his account.
Before Kumar could verify what was happening, the men allegedly kept him occupied in conversation. They then left the area on their motorcycle with the money. Kumar realised later that he had been deceived and informed the police.
Police inquiry under way
The complaint has been submitted to police, but the available information does not state that anyone has been arrested. Police are examining the circumstances of the incident and the alleged online-transfer attempt.
The case highlights the need to confirm that a payment has actually reached an account before handing over cash. In this incident, the alleged suspects used the promise of an immediate digital transfer to obtain money outside the bank facility.
Kumar’s complaint is currently the basis of the reported case. Further details about the suspects, their motorcycle or any recovery were not available in the information provided.
Conclusion
A Laksar resident reported losing ₹10,000 after 2 men allegedly promised an online transfer near an SBI mini branch. Police are investigating the complaint and the circumstances surrounding the cash transaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the alleged scam take place?
The incident was reported near an SBI mini branch on Haridwar Road in Laksar.
Q. How much money did the complainant lose?
Sunny Kumar reported losing ₹10,000.
Q. Why was Kumar carrying the cash?
He had planned to deposit the money in his bank account.
Q. What did the 2 men allegedly promise?
They allegedly said they would transfer the cash online into Kumar’s bank account.
Q. Has anyone been arrested?
The available information does not report any arrest. Police are investigating the complaint.
