Cyber Criminals Steal Over Rs 8 Lakh from Bistupur Company Account

Ten Unauthorized Transactions Drain Canara Bank Account After Suspicious Call

Key Points:

• Rs 8,29,492 stolen from Sardana & Company through mobile banking fraud
• Fraudsters hack OTP system to conduct multiple unauthorized transfers
• Scam follows suspicious call claiming to be from company named Gelgas

JAMSHEDPUR – Cybercriminals have siphoned over Rs 8 lakh from a Bistupur firm’s bank account through OTP hacking.

The fraud targeted Sardana & Company’s Canara Bank account. Ten unauthorized transactions occurred on December 18.

Investigation Begins

Gautam Sardana filed an FIR at Bistupur Cyber Police Station. He reported no authorization of transactions.

Meanwhile, the scam began after a suspicious call to Sharat Sardana requesting payments.

Fraud Method

The criminals allegedly hacked mobile banking data. They bypassed OTP verification systems.

“I did not use any OTP for the transaction,” Gautam Sardana stated.