Bulandshahr. Cybercrime police in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested two men for allegedly allowing their bank accounts to be used for cyber fraud in exchange for commissions. Police recovered two mobile phones from the accused. Preliminary investigations revealed that complaints registered on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) in connection with one accused’s bank account refer to suspected cyber fraud amounting to approximately ₹2 crore. Police are now examining account transactions, the commissions allegedly received by the accused and links between complaints registered in different states.
According to police, the arrested men have been identified as Khurshpal, a resident of Maulabad Gesupur village under Sikandrabad police station in Bulandshahr district, and Anil Kumar, a resident of Matipur village under Asmoli police station in Sambhal district. Both are accused of providing access to bank accounts in exchange for commissions, with the accounts reportedly featuring in complaints related to suspected cyber fraud.
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Bank Accounts Allegedly Provided in Exchange for Commission
SP Crime Naresh Kumar said that during questioning, Khurshpal told police that he had met Anil Kumar approximately 10 months ago. Anil allegedly offered him a commission in exchange for allowing his bank account to be used. The two subsequently entered into an alleged arrangement involving the use of the account.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Khurshpal received approximately ₹95,000 in connection with the arrangement, while Anil Kumar allegedly received ₹5,000. Investigators are examining how the bank account was used and who owned the money deposited into or transferred through it.
In cybercrime cases, bank accounts provided in exchange for commissions may be used to receive proceeds from fraudulent activities and transfer the money to other accounts. Tracing such transactions is important for identifying the original source of funds and the individuals who ultimately benefited from the suspected fraud. However, the precise role of the account and the individual transactions in this case will need to be established through further investigation.
Links to Complaints from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra
According to police, NCRP complaints associated with Khurshpal’s bank account refer to cases reported from several states, including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra. Following references to suspected cyber fraud involving approximately ₹2 crore in these complaints, police have intensified their examination of the account’s records and transactions.
However, detailed information establishing the relationship between the total amount mentioned in the complaints and the individual roles of the two accused has not yet been disclosed. Investigators are trying to determine how much money entered the account, where the funds were transferred and the source of the commissions allegedly received by the accused.
The investigation is not limited to the two arrested men. Police are also examining the possible involvement of other individuals connected to the bank account, potential beneficiaries and anyone who may have helped provide accounts or facilitate financial transactions.
Case Registered Under the IT Act
A case has been registered at the cybercrime police station, and legal action has been initiated under Section 66 of the Information Technology Act. Both accused were arrested and subsequently produced before a court.
Investigators are now working to establish connections between the alleged use of the bank account, the commissions reportedly received and the cyber fraud complaints registered across different states. Banking records and available digital evidence are being examined as part of the investigation.
Police are also trying to determine whether additional bank accounts were used in the suspected operation and whether the case is connected to a larger cybercrime network.
Further investigation is underway. The actual extent of the suspected fraud involving approximately ₹2 crore, as well as the specific roles of the two accused, will become clearer as investigators verify the complaints, trace financial transactions and examine the available evidence.
About the author — Suvedita Nath is a science student with a growing interest in cybercrime and digital safety. She writes on online activity, cyber threats, and technology-driven risks. Her work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and public awareness.
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