Bank Employee had been duped Crores by fraudster

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Berhampur Cyber PS Recovers Rs. 1,67,000/- in an Cybercrime case

Victim Thanks to Berhampur Cyber Police

Berhampur,( 30/12/25):    On 08.07.2025 a female victim from Berhampur who is working in a Private Bank reported at the Cyber Crime PS, Berhampur  that on 4.7.2025 She received a call to her Whatsapp  in Which The Fraudster Informed her that  he is a bonfire  Customer Of  their Bank having their Account in the name of Janapriya Developer  and asked her the formalities for Fixed Deposit of 2 Crores and requested to send Rs10,65,000/- through RTGS  to a given Account from their Bank Account for which in Good Faith she sent a sum of Rs.7,70,161/- from her personal Bank Account on 3/5.7.2025.

Eventually, she realized  that she had been duped of Rs.7,70,161/- by the fraudster using multiple WhatsApp numbers and false identities. She realized it was a scam and lodged an FIR. The case is currently under investigation.

INVESTIGATION AND RECOVERY OF MONEY : 

After analyzing the transaction details and working upon other digital evidences Cyber police team successfully hold/lien Rs.4,40,000/- in 11 accounts of the fraudster. After getting the orders of Hon’ble Court a sum of Rs.1,67,000/- credited to the account of the complainant/victim by the concerned Banks. Steps being taken for return of rest hold/lien amount to the account of the complainant.

( Berhampur Cyber Crime & Economic Offences Police Station Case No. 47 dated 08.07.2025 U/S 318(4)/319(2)/336(2)/336(3) /340(2)/308(2) BNS/66(C)/66(D) I.T.Act)

ADVISORY:

 The citizens are requested to beware of unsolicited investment offers on social media and messaging apps—always verify before investing to avoid falling victim to cyber frauds and to report such matters at 1930 Cyber helpline or at nearest police Stations at an earliest. Berhampur Cyber PS Recovers Rs. 1,67,000/- in an Cybercrime case