Gurugram: IndusInd Bank Employee Arrested for Cyber Fraud
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Synopsis
The Gurugram police have arrested an IndusInd Bank employee, Ayushman, for committing cyber fraud worth Rs 35.69 lakh related to share market investments. This action is part of a broader crackdown on cybercrime, with many bank officials being arrested for similar offenses.
Key Takeaways
- IndusInd Bank employee arrested for fraud.
- Stole Rs 35.69 lakh through fake investments.
- 32 bank officials apprehended in total.
- Public advised to be wary of online scams.
- Cybercrime complaints are on the rise.
Gurugram, April 12 (NationPress) A specialized team from the Gurugram police's cybercrime unit has apprehended a bank employee for purportedly committing cyber fraud amounting to Rs 35.69 lakh under the pretext of share market investments, authorities disclosed on Saturday.
Following a complaint, a case was lodged under applicable laws at the Gurugram Cyber Crime (East) Police Station.
The investigation, led by Inspector Amit Kumar, Station House Officer of Cyber Crime (East) Police Station, resulted in the arrest of the suspect on Friday.
The individual, identified as Ayushman, resides in Shiv Durga Vihar, Faridabad.
During the inquiry, it was revealed that Ayushman, an employee of IndusInd Bank, created a bank account using a fictitious company, into which Rs 1.21 lakh stolen from the complainant was deposited.
According to Sandeep Kumar, spokesperson for the Gurugram police, "The accused bank employee received Rs 20,000 for each account he opened, and he engaged in this activity for financial gain. Another bank employee, Harinder Bhati, was arrested in November 2024 in connection with this case."
The police urged the public to remain cautious of suspicious callers and to refrain from sharing personal information with unfamiliar individuals online.
As of now, the Gurugram police have detained 32 bank officials from various banks for their alleged involvement in cyber fraud.
Recent statistics indicate that the district police received 9,891 complaints related to cybercrime in the first quarter of 2024.
In the same period in 2025, there were 9,675 complaints regarding cybercrime/fraud.
Furthermore, 298 cases of cyber fraud were registered in 2024 during this timeframe, while 420 cases were recorded in 2025.
In terms of financial losses, cybercriminals defrauded a total of Rs 118.87 crore in the first three months of 2024, decreasing to Rs 65.34 crore in 2025.
