Police have opened investigations into 2 alleged cyber-fraud cases reported in Rishikesh and Ranipokhari, involving a combined loss of ₹2,98,000. Separate complaints led to cases being registered against unidentified accused.
The complaints describe 2 different methods of alleged financial fraud. Atul Rawat, a resident of Mansa Devi in Rishikesh, reported losing ₹2,00,000 after an unknown person contacted him by mobile phone on 24 September.
In the second case, Geeta, wife of Sudhir Mohan, told Ranipokhari police that ₹98,000 was fraudulently withdrawn from her bank account through UPI.
2 complaints, separate investigations
According to police, Rawat submitted his complaint to Rishikesh Kotwali police. The complaint alleges that the unidentified caller persuaded him to part with money, resulting in the reported withdrawal from his bank account.
Geeta’s complaint was filed with Ranipokhari police. She attributed the ₹98,000 loss to a UPI transaction, although the available information does not specify how the transaction was initiated.
Police have registered cases against unknown persons in both matters. Investigators are now trying to establish the identities of the alleged offenders and trace the transactions.
What the complaints establish
The reported losses occurred in 2 separate incidents involving residents connected with Rishikesh and Ranipokhari. The complaints do not identify any accused person, and no arrest or recovery has been reported in the available information.
The cases remain under investigation. Further action will depend on the police inquiry into the mobile contact, the UPI transaction and the movement of the reported funds.
Conclusion
2 separate complaints have resulted in cases over an alleged combined cyber-fraud loss of ₹2,98,000, with police working to identify the unknown accused.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How much money was reportedly lost in the 2 cases?
The reported combined loss was ₹2,98,000. one complaint involved ₹2,00,000 and the other involved ₹98,000.
Q. Where were the cases reported?
one complaint was reported to Rishikesh Kotwali police. The second was registered with Ranipokhari police.
Q. Who reported the ₹2,00,000 loss?
Atul Rawat, a resident of Mansa Devi in Rishikesh, reported that loss.
Q. How was the second loss allegedly made?
Geeta reported that ₹98,000 was taken from her bank account through UPI.
Q. Are the accused identified?
No. Police registered the cases against unidentified accused and are working to establish their identities.
Q. When did the contact in Rawat’s complaint occur?
Rawat said an unknown person contacted him by mobile phone on 24 September.
Q. Have arrests been reported?
The available information does not report any arrest or recovery. The investigations are continuing.
