In a significant crackdown on digital fraud, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has made a major breakthrough in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Six individuals, including two bank employees, a cash withdrawer, and a bank account holder, have been arrested for their involvement in a ₹10 lakh fraud case. This is being considered the largest digital fraud arrest in the state so far.
The Role of Bank Employees in the Fraud
Among the arrested individuals are employees from Bandhan Bank, including the branch manager and a female cashier. These bank employees are accused of helping the fraudsters by withdrawing the stolen money and ensuring that the accounts remained unfreezed. Their actions played a significant role in hiding the defrauded amount, allowing the fraud to continue unnoticed for some time.
The Arrest and Ongoing Investigation
The SIT team has been working tirelessly on this case, with cyber experts collecting and analyzing data. The police have been gathering maximum data from the bank to track the movement of the money. Two additional teams have been sent to other states outside Madhya Pradesh to further investigate the case. The police have treated this arrest as a major challenge, and their efforts have led them to make significant progress in the case.
The SIT is now traveling with all six accused from Ujjain to Gwalior. Their investigation has already revealed shocking details about the fraudulent transactions.
How the Fraud Happened
The fraud began with Swami Supradiptananda, the Secretary of the Ramakrishna Mission Ashram in Gwalior. His name was falsely linked to a money laundering case, leading to a defrauding of ₹2.53 crore. Over 26 days, the entire amount was transferred into three different bank accounts. The fraudsters quickly moved the money from these accounts to over 50 different bank accounts, including one at the Bandhan Bank branch in Ujjain. This is where ₹10 lakh was transferred and immediately withdrawn.
The Role of Technology in the Investigation
After the fraud was discovered, police launched an investigation and traced the money’s movement. Using CCTV footage, they were able to identify the person who withdrew the ₹10 lakh from the Ujjain account. This led to the arrest of six individuals, each with a role in the fraudulent activities. The SIT’s investigation continues as they look into the full scale of the fraud and attempt to recover the stolen funds.
This arrest highlights the growing concern around digital fraud and the crucial role that both technology and bank employees play in such crimes. The SIT’s work has set a strong example in the fight against digital crime in the state.
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