Delhi Bank Employee Arrested for Role in Cyber Fraud Scheme
Bank employee held for facilitating cyber fraud, opening fake account to siphon money in Delhi
The Indian Express
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Irshad Malik, a 35-year-old bank employee from Ghaziabad, was arrested by Delhi Police for facilitating a cyber fraud scheme by opening a fake bank account. This account was used to siphon ₹88,000 (approximately $1,060 USD) from multiple victims, leading to a broader investigation into an organized fraud racket.
- 01Irshad Malik, a bank employee, was arrested for facilitating cyber fraud.
- 02The fraud involved opening a fake account using forged documents.
- 03Victims were lured through social media job offers and Telegram groups.
- 04The fraud scheme resulted in significant financial losses for multiple victims.
- 05Four accomplices were previously arrested and are currently out on bail.
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Irshad Malik, a 35-year-old Relationship Manager at a private bank, was arrested by the Delhi Police Crime Branch for allegedly facilitating a cyber fraud scheme. He opened a bank account using forged documents, which was later utilized to siphon ₹88,000 (approximately $1,060 USD) from victims. The case emerged after a complaint was filed at the Cyber Police Station in Dwarka in October 2023 regarding unauthorized withdrawals from a State Bank of India (SBI) account. The funds were traced to an account at RBL Bank under the name 'Lawrie Trade Exim'. DCP Crime Branch Harsh Indora stated that Malik misused his position to bypass proper Know Your Customer (KYC) verification, fully aware that the account would be used for fraudulent activities. Prior to Malik's arrest, four individuals connected to the racket were apprehended but are currently out on bail. Investigations revealed that the fraudsters lured victims through enticing job offers on social media and Telegram, initially providing small returns to encourage larger investments before disappearing with the funds. The police are continuing their investigation into the organized fraud operation.
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This incident highlights the vulnerability of individuals to cyber fraud schemes, particularly those targeting job seekers.
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