Purnia (Bihar): Police in Bihar’s Purnia district have uncovered new details in the alleged CSP fraud case after questioning the arrested main accused, who reportedly admitted to withdrawing and transferring money from account holders over several years. The case is linked to a Central Bank of India customer service point in the Baisa area, where nearly 269 account holders were allegedly cheated of about ₹2.90 crore.
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Main Accused Admits Long-Running Fraud
According to the report, the arrested accused, identified as Ihtesam Alam, told police during interrogation how money was allegedly taken out from one account and adjusted into another to conceal the fraud for years. The alleged irregularities were linked to a CSP point operating in Mojabari village.
Police said the accused had been carrying out illegal withdrawals from account holders’ deposits since around 2020. Initially, small amounts were allegedly withdrawn and adjusted elsewhere so that suspicion would not arise. Over time, the amount allegedly increased and the fraud reached crores of rupees.
Account Holders Allegedly Misled Through Fake Transactions
Victims alleged that they were repeatedly asked to provide thumb impressions in the name of account checks, deposits, withdrawals and other banking services. During this process, money was allegedly transferred from their accounts to other accounts through AEPS, RTGS, mobile banking and net banking.
Many account holders reportedly remained unaware of the fraud for years. The case came to light after complaints surfaced and police began examining transactions and digital records connected to the CSP operation.
Digital Devices Seized, Search for Others Continues
Rauta police reportedly seized several electronic devices from the accused, including a Samsung laptop, fingerprint scanner, passbook printer and an iPhone. Police suspect that these devices may have been used in carrying out fraudulent banking transactions.
Officials said the role of other people is also being investigated. Police are matching bank transactions with digital records, and more arrests may follow as the probe progresses.
