Campbell Bay, Dec. 8: In a prompt and commendable effort, the Campbell Bay Police successfully prevented a significant financial loss in a cyber-fraud case. On 28.11.2024 at late evening hours, a complainant reported unauthorized debits totaling ₹6,57,000 from his father’s bank account. During the investigation, PS Campbell Bay discovered that the fraudster had potential access to a ₹30 lakh Fixed Deposit (FD) linked to the account. Acting swiftly, the police froze the account, FD and debit cards, thus preventing further losses. The complaint was immediately filed on NCRP platform and with the help of Cyber Crime Police Station, Sri Vijaya Puram, a detailed enquiry was initiated for the possible recovery of the deducted amount.

The inquiry revealed that the defrauded funds had been transferred to multiple accounts of public and private banks. Notices were immediately sent to these institutions to freeze the suspicious accounts. The Cyber Crime Police Station identified suspect accounts and meticulously traced the transactions.

The collaborative efforts of SI V.K. Maurya, I/c SHO PS Campbell Bay and HC/908 Abdul Wasseem, acting as first responders at the police station level, along with ASI V. Raja of the Cyber Crime Police Station, under the direction of SDPO Campbell Bay and the overall supervision of Sunny Gupta, IPS, SP (D) Nicobar, ensured the recovery of the defrauded amount of ₹6,57,000/- and safeguarded the ₹30 lakh fixed deposit (FD).

This incident highlights the increasing threat of cyber fraud and the importance of reporting such cases promptly. The Nicobar Police also commends the victim for timely reporting the cyber-crime, which was instrumental in averting a larger loss.

The public is urged to exercise caution while dealing with unknown messages or calls requesting personal financial information and reporting the cyber fraud incidents as soon as possible. For assistance or to report cybercrime police station, contact your nearest police station or dial the cyber helpline No. 1930.