An employee of IndusInd Bank has been arrested in connection with a fraudulent scheme involving ₹35.69 lakh. The accused, identified as Ayushman, a resident of Shiv Durga Vihar, Faridabad, was apprehended by the police on Saturday.
According to the police, the fraud came to light in July last year when a person filed a complaint alleging that they had been duped of ₹35.69 lakh through fraudulent investments in the stock market. The victim claimed to have lost money through an investment scheme that was later revealed to be part of a larger scam. An FIR was lodged at the Cyber Crime Police Station, East, and an investigation was launched.
During the investigation, Ayushman, who works at IndusInd Bank, confessed to his involvement in the fraud. He revealed that he had opened a bank account in the name of a fake firm and transferred ₹1,21,200 of the stolen funds into it. Ayushman admitted that he received ₹20,000 for each fraudulent bank account he opened as part of the scam.
The police confirmed that Ayushman’s arrest followed a previous one in November last year when another bank employee, Harinder Bhati, was arrested in connection with the same fraud.
“Both Ayushman and Harinder were part of a larger network involved in fraudulent activities using fake bank accounts to siphon off money,” said ACP Cyber Vikas Kaushik.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the larger fraud operation, and more arrests are expected as the inquiry progresses. The police also urged other potential victims to come forward and report any similar fraudulent activities.
Sources By Agencies