Kanpur witnessed a shocking case of financial fraud involving the father of a serving IAS officer, who was allegedly cheated of ₹6.12 lakh in a well-planned cyber-linked scam. The case came to light after police began probing suspicious bank transactions and later traced the fraud to individuals associated with the victim’s domestic caretaker network. Authorities have detained three people, while two others remain absconding.
The victim is an elderly man with limited mobility. He is the father of IAS officer Rajeev Singh, who is currently posted in Delhi, and another son employed with the Reserve Bank of India. According to officials, the fraud was executed using a chain of trusted individuals who had access to the victim’s personal and financial details.
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How The Trail Was Traced
The investigation gained momentum when a young man named Yogesh approached the Panki police station complaining that his bank account had been frozen. His inquiry led investigators to uncover suspicious fund movements linked to multiple accounts. During questioning, it was revealed that Yogesh’s account had received money that originated from Paras Nath Singh’s bank account through a series of intermediary transfers.
Police officials stated that Paras Nath Singh had employed a caretaker, Priyanshu, to assist him with daily activities. However, Priyanshu later left the job and allegedly arranged for Raj Thakur from Fatehpur to take over caregiving responsibilities. Raj Thakur, along with another associate Vishal Mishra, managed the elderly man’s care in rotation and also had access to his banking operations.
Suspects Under Scanner
Investigators found that Raj Thakur was directly involved in handling the victim’s bank account, while Vishal Mishra assisted during his absence. Another individual, Sagar, is suspected to have played a key role in coordinating the financial transfers. Sagar reportedly had links with Yogesh, Rohit, and Akash, all of whom are now under scrutiny for their possible involvement in the fraud network.
According to preliminary findings, Sagar allegedly facilitated access to multiple bank accounts and took a commission of ₹10,000 for routing transactions. Officials believe that the stolen amount was systematically transferred through several accounts to obscure its origin and avoid detection. The layered transaction pattern has raised strong suspicion of a coordinated cyber fraud module operating through local contacts.
The scam was exposed when unusual transactions were flagged and certain accounts were frozen during routine verification. As the investigation progressed, the cyber cell traced the flow of funds back to the victim’s account. This led to questioning of caretakers and associates, eventually uncovering the internal role of individuals entrusted with the elderly man’s care.
Police sources confirmed that three individuals, including Raj Thakur, Vishal Mishra, and Sagar, have been taken into custody for interrogation. Two other suspects are currently absconding and efforts are underway to trace them. Authorities are also examining whether the accused are part of a larger organized cyber fraud network operating across districts.
Investigators are now analyzing mobile records, bank transaction histories, and digital communication between the accused to determine the full extent of the conspiracy. The possibility of additional victims linked to the same network is also being explored. Officials believe that the case highlights how trusted caretakers and close contacts can be exploited to execute financial crimes against vulnerable individuals.
Police have assured that strict action will be taken against all those involved and efforts are being made to recover the defrauded amount. The investigation continues as authorities work to dismantle the suspected network and prevent similar incidents in the future.
About the author – Rehan Khan is a law student and legal journalist with a keen interest in cybercrime, digital fraud, and emerging technology laws. He writes on the intersection of law, cybersecurity, and online safety, focusing on developments that impact individuals and institutions in India.
