Jamui Cyber Scam: Tribal Woman’s Account Misused for INR 3 Crore Transactions, ATM Seized by Agent
In a major cyber fraud case originating from Jamui district in Bihar, a rural tribal woman’s bank account was allegedly exploited to process unauthorized transactions totaling nearly Rs 3 crore.
In a major cyber fraud case originating from Jamui district in Bihar, a rural tribal woman’s bank account was allegedly exploited to process unauthorized transactions totaling nearly Rs 3 crore. The victim, identified as Barki Kisku, a resident of Salaiya village in Sono block, reported that her account was opened under false promises of receiving government financial aid, only to be turned into a vehicle for large-scale illicit financial transfers.
Account Opened Under False Promises
According to the victim's complaint, the bank account was set up through a local resident, Vikram Paswan, who assured her that government welfare funds would be directly deposited into it. Shortly after the account was activated at a customer service point (CSP) of Bihar Gramin Bank, an ATM card was issued. Kisku alleged that Paswan forcibly took possession of the ATM card and kept it with him, leaving her with no access to or knowledge of the operations being conducted in her name. Delhi: 6 Arrested for Fake Airline Job Racket Targeting Job Seekers Across India.
Fraud Uncovered Following External Complaint
The illicit activity came to light after an individual from Samastipur district reported losing Rs 1.09 lakh to a cyber scam, with the money traced directly to Kisku’s account. When alerted by local village head Jamadar Singh, Kisku visited the bank branch to request a statement. Documents handed over by bank officials revealed heavy financial movement, including transactions worth Rs 47.88 lakh in a single recent month alone and total cumulative transactions amounting to nearly Rs 3 crore. Kisku also raised concerns that a secondary account opened for her husband, Sonelal Kisku, may have been similarly misused. Uttam Nagar Call Centre Scam: 83 Employees of Anand Enterprises Detained After Fake Bank Identity Exposes Racket.
Government Aid Promise Turns Into INR 3 Crore Fraud
VIDEO | Jamui, Bihar: Tribal woman's bank account sees transactions worth nearly Rs 3 crore, cyber fraud alleged.
Victim Barki Kisku says, "The bank account was opened through Vikram Paswan. At the time of opening the account, I was told that the government would transfer money… pic.twitter.com/Icj31jRmMR
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Police Initiate Preliminary Investigation
Acknowledging the complaint, Cyber DSP-cum-SHO Abhishek Kumar stated that law enforcement authorities have received the victim's application alongside financial documentation showing verified transactions. The police confirmed that an FIR is being registered as investigators work to map the exact digital footprint, track money trails, and determine the masterminds operating behind the scene. Officials emphasized that the full scope and intent of the operation will be established following a detailed forensic and banking audit.
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