Ambala cyber fraud, Haryana: A retired school teacher and her husband became the latest victims of Ambala cyber fraud after fraudsters allegedly withdrew ₹1.35 lakh from their bank accounts without their knowledge. The elderly couple claims they never shared any OTP, password, or banking details with anyone. Following the complaint, the Ambala Cyber Crime Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
Fraud Detected While Checking Bank Account
According to police, the victims are Satish Anand (68) and his wife Neeru Anand, a retired teacher from Army Public School, who reside in Mahesh Nagar, Ambala Cantonment.
On June 25, Satish Anand checked their joint bank account through a mobile banking application and discovered unauthorized transactions. Their State Bank of India (SBI), Sadar Bazar branch joint account showed suspicious deductions, including a transaction of ₹5 followed by another withdrawal of ₹4,980.
Realizing that they had become victims of cyber fraud, the couple immediately reported the incident by calling the national cybercrime helpline 1930.
Second Bank Account Also Targeted
Since the bank remained closed during the weekend, the couple visited their bank on June 29 to update their registered mobile number and seek clarification regarding the fraudulent transactions.
During the visit, they discovered another shocking development. Fraudsters had also accessed Neeru Anand’s individual account at the Indian Overseas Bank, GMN College Branch.
According to the complaint, unauthorized transfers from this account included:
- ₹1,25,000
- ₹4,990
- ₹130 (withdrawn on June 29)
Combined with the earlier fraudulent transactions, the total amount stolen from both bank accounts reached ₹1,35,105.
Police Register Cyber Fraud Case
The complaint was initially registered as a Zero FIR at the Cyber Crime Police Station, Panchkula, before being transferred to the Cyber Crime Police Station, Ambala for further investigation.
Police have registered a case against unidentified cyber criminals under relevant provisions related to cheating and online fraud. Investigators are now examining transaction records and digital evidence to trace the accused and recover the stolen money.
Cyber Safety Reminder
Authorities continue to advise bank customers to regularly monitor their account activity, enable transaction alerts, and immediately report any suspicious activity to their bank and the 1930 cybercrime helpline. Even if no OTP or banking credentials are shared, victims should promptly report unauthorized transactions to improve the chances of fund recovery.
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