Gorakhpur | November 30, 2025 | A high-profile cybercrime has once again surfaced in Uttar Pradesh. Dr. Amit Kumar Nishad, son of UP Cabinet Minister Sanjay Nishad, has reportedly fallen victim to a sophisticated cyber scam. According to police sources, fraudsters misused his mobile number to open a fake bank account and link it to a UPI ID, channeling all incoming funds into their own accounts.
Dr. Amit submitted a formal complaint to the police, stating that his mobile number is linked to multiple important contacts, institutions, and grants. For several months, he noticed no transactions in his account but did not initially pay attention. The fraud came to light when a well-wisher transferred ₹50,000 to his account, but Dr. Amit received no notification of the transaction. This prompted him to check the account details with the bank.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Samreen Ali, the accused, had opened a fraudulent account at Bank of Baroda, Mandawali Branch, Delhi, and linked Dr. Amit’s mobile-based UPI ID to it. Consequently, any funds sent to Dr. Amit were automatically routed to the fraudster’s account. Police said the scam had been ongoing for several months, but the total amount siphoned off is yet to be determined.
Shahpur SHO confirmed that an FIR has been registered against Samreen Ali based on Dr. Amit’s complaint. The case has been assigned to Investigation Officer and the cyber cell is assisting in identifying and tracing the accused.
Sources within the police department indicated that the fraudster deliberately used fake billing and a counterfeit UPI ID to conceal the account activity for months. This enabled him to divert multiple high-value transactions under the radar. Initial inquiries suggest that the scam had been meticulously orchestrated, with several transactions directed into the fraudster’s account over a prolonged period.
Dr. Amit informed the authorities that his mobile number is not only used for personal transactions but also for organizational funds and grant disbursements, which raises concerns about the financial and institutional impact of the scam.
Shahpur Police clarified that a thorough investigation is ongoing. Officials said, “Based on the evidence, the accused will be traced and legal action will be initiated. With cyber cell assistance, the complete transaction history will be analyzed and traced back to the perpetrator.”
Cybersecurity experts emphasize that in high-profile cyber fraud cases, securing mobile numbers and UPI IDs is critical. They advised citizens, including high-ranking officials, to exercise extreme caution while sharing personal and financial credentials.
This case has emerged as a warning signal amid the rising incidents of cyber fraud in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. Following the confirmation of the fake bank account and UPI manipulation, both local administration and the cyber cell have heightened vigilance. Investigations across the district have been intensified, and measures are being taken to prevent similar scams in the future.
The incident highlights the increasing sophistication of cybercriminals targeting public figures and underscores the importance of proactive monitoring of digital financial channels. Authorities have assured that further updates will follow as the investigation progresses.
