A hosiery businessman in Ludhiana’s Mahanagar area has alleged that cyber fraudsters withdrew nearly ₹1.25 lakh from his bank account after his mobile phone suddenly stopped functioning. The victim has lodged complaints with the National Cyber Crime Portal and the local police, prompting an investigation into the incident.
According to the complaint, businessman Jaswinder Singh became alarmed when his mobile phone abruptly stopped working. Shortly afterwards, he began receiving repeated messages indicating that ₹10,000 was being debited from his bank account in multiple transactions.
Multiple Transactions Drain Bank Account
The victim said that by the time he reached the bank and managed to have the account blocked, cyber fraudsters had allegedly withdrawn between ₹1.20 lakh and ₹1.25 lakh from the account.
Following the incident, he obtained his bank statement and discovered that the withdrawn money had allegedly been used for transactions on online platforms, including Amazon and Flipkart.
The case has added to concerns over the growing number of cyber fraud incidents being reported in Ludhiana.
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Money Traced to Bengaluru Bank Account
During the initial inquiry, bank officials reportedly informed the victim that the funds had been transferred to a bank account located in Bengaluru.
After learning about the suspected fraud, Jaswinder Singh filed a complaint through the National Cyber Crime Portal and also submitted a written complaint to the local cyber cell police, seeking action in the matter.
The victim further stated that his mobile phone has not been functioning properly since the incident.
Police and Technical Experts Begin Probe
Police and cyber cell officials have begun examining the case to determine how the mobile phone was compromised and how the money was transferred from the account.
Officials are reviewing transaction details and attempting to trace the destination of the funds. According to police, efforts are underway to gather complete details of the transactions and identify those responsible.
The victim said the incident has also affected his hosiery business, with several routine business activities being disrupted as the investigation continues.
