Two Arrested for Fraudulent Bank Accounts in Gurugram
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Synopsis
Gurugram Police have apprehended two individuals for allegedly establishing fake bank accounts linked to the 'Jan Dhan Yojana' scheme, intended for cybercriminal activities, with significant implications for victims.
Key Takeaways
- Two suspects arrested for opening fake accounts.
- Accounts created under 'Jan Dhan Yojana'.
- Victim's ATM card and phone number taken.
- Fraudulent activities led to unauthorized transactions.
- Accused used fake documents for account opening.
Gurugram, Jan 17 (NationPress) The police in Gurugram have apprehended two individuals for reportedly creating fraudulent bank accounts under the 'Jan Dhan Yojana' scheme and providing these to cybercriminals, according to police authorities.
The detained suspects have been recognized as Shaun, who resides in village Kiranki, Gurugram, and Azharuddin, also known as Azru, from Punhana, Nuh. Law enforcement has successfully seized five bank passbooks, counterfeit rental agreements, and fake electricity bills during their investigation.
The complainant informed the authorities that he met two individuals who claimed to have opened bank accounts under the 'Jan Dhan Yojana', which reportedly provides a monthly government assistance of Rs 7,000. The suspects proceeded to establish a bank account for the victim.
After the account was opened, they collected the victim's ATM cards and mobile numbers associated with the account, stating that these would be returned post-registration at the government office related to 'Jan Dhan Yojana'.
“When the bank did not return the victim's ATM card and mobile number after several days, he visited the bank for clarification and discovered that significant transactions had occurred from his account,” stated Priyanshu Diwan, ACP of cyber crime.
Following the victim's report, a case was filed under pertinent sections of the IT Act at the cyber police station (west), Gurugram.
During the inquiry, Inspector Sandeep, the SHO of the aforementioned police station, successfully apprehended the suspects in Sector-10 on Wednesday.
Interrogation revealed that both suspects solicited individuals to open bank accounts under 'Jan Dhan Yojana', asserting that the government would credit funds into these accounts.
“To facilitate the account openings, the suspects fabricated rental agreements and electricity bills. Once the bank accounts were established, they took possession of the ATM cards and registered mobile numbers under the pretense of completing government registration. Subsequently, they sold these accounts to other criminals for Rs 10,000,” Diwan explained.
The suspect Shaun has been remanded into police custody for one day as ordered by the court for further questioning and recovery, as reported by police.
