Aligarh Bank Accounts Involved in 8 Cyber Fraud Cases

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Aligarh Police have initiated an investigation into two bank accounts implicated in eight cyber fraud cases, according to official reports.

Investigation into Two Bank Accounts

The probe focuses on financial transactions linked to suspected cybercriminal activity across multiple states. The first account under scrutiny belongs to Babita Devi, a resident of Haibatpur village in the Lodha area, who is married to Sanjay Kumar. She currently resides in Rajiv Colony near Hali Chowk in Ballabhgarh, Haryana. Authorities discovered the account was flagged through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) after it was associated with a cyber fraud complaint. A second account linked to the investigation belongs to Avnish Kumar, son of Panna Singh, who resides in Nagla Dan Sahay, Lodha. This account also triggered alerts via the NCRP.

Details of Babita Devi’s Account

During the investigation, police identified that funds allegedly obtained through cyber fraud in various regions were funneled into this account. Complaints tied to Avnish Kumar’s account have been reported in Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.

Details of Avnish Kumar’s Account

Investigators found that money stolen from victims in multiple cases was consolidated into a single bank account before being distributed across four to five additional accounts. This method complicates tracing the origin of illicit funds and identifying final beneficiaries.

Money Laundering Method

The Cyber Crime Cell is examining UPI identifiers, mobile numbers, and other digital connections linked to both accounts. Superintendent of Police (Rural) and Cyber Crime Nodal Officer Manish Kumar Mishra highlighted that cybercrime networks frequently exploit bank accounts to launder proceeds. He emphasized that providing, renting, or selling a bank account for fraudulent purposes constitutes a legal offense.

Superintendent of Police (Rural) and Cyber Crime Nodal Officer Manish Kumar Mishra highlighted that cybercrime networks frequently exploit bank accounts to launder proceeds. He emphasized that providing, renting, or selling a bank account for fraudulent purposes constitutes a legal offense.

Police Efforts and Public Advice

Aligarh Police have maintained a sustained effort over the past year to identify accounts used for cyber fraud. In January of this year, they arrested 12 individuals and dismantled approximately 600 groups, which reportedly disrupted ongoing operations. The department is now reviewing additional accounts based on new intelligence from the NCRP. Authorities advise the public to avoid sharing bank accounts, SIM cards, UPI details, or one-time passwords (OTPs) with unverified individuals. Victims of cyber fraud are urged to contact the helpline number 1930 and file reports through official cybercrime reporting channels.