Canara Bank Cyber Fraud: Rs.87 Crore Suspicious Transactions reported in 111 Accounts in Bhilai
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A major case of cyber fraud has come to light in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, where suspicious transactions worth ₹87 crore have been reported in 111 bank accounts of Canara Bank. These accounts are located in the Vaishali Nagar area of Durg district.
How the Fraud Was Discovered
The matter came to the attention of the police when Raghuveer Singh Singodia, the manager of Canara Bank’s Vaishali Nagar branch, filed an official complaint. He reported that during an internal audit, the bank detected suspicious financial activity in several accounts. According to him, the huge sum of ₹87 crore had entered these accounts through cyber fraud.
Police Action and Investigation
The Vaishali Nagar Police quickly stepped in to investigate the matter. They have successfully tracked the bank accounts and placed a hold on ₹22 lakh, preventing that amount from being withdrawn or transferred. The police have made it clear that this money will not be released unless the account holders can provide proof that the funds are legal and not connected to fraud.
Police station in-charge Amit Andani has stated that every person whose name is linked to these suspicious accounts will be questioned thoroughly. If any of them are found to be involved in illegal activities, strict legal action will be taken. The investigation is currently ongoing, and authorities are working to uncover the full extent of the fraud.
Similar Case Reported Earlier in Mohan Nagar
This is not the first time such a fraud has come to light in the area. Just three months ago, on January 18, a similar case was reported in Mohan Nagar, Durg. In that case, transactions worth ₹86.33 lakh were discovered in another set of 111 suspicious accounts, this time at the Station Road branch of Karnataka Bank.
The Mohan Nagar Police had taken swift action then as well. Based on instructions from the Ministry of Home Affairs, a case was registered and several young men and women were arrested for their involvement in the fraud.
Paras Singh Thakur, who was the in-charge of Mohan Nagar Police Station at that time, confirmed that the case was being investigated through the cybercrime portal of the Home Ministry.
Conclusion
In both incidents, a large number of bank accounts were found to be involved in illegal online transactions. Authorities suspect a well-planned cyber fraud network might be operating behind the scenes. Police are continuing their investigation and are hopeful of catching the masterminds involved in these financial crimes.
