Cybercrime – Delhi Police Arrest Bank Official Over Alleged Role in Fraud-Linked Account Operations

Cybercrime – Delhi Police have arrested a 42-year-old bank deputy manager in connection with an investigation into a bank account allegedly linked to a large number of cyber fraud cases across the country. Authorities said the account was reportedly connected to 159 complaints involving transactions totaling nearly Rs 67.92 crore.

The accused, identified as Pabitra Kumar Biswal, lives in Mayur Vihar Phase-III in Delhi. Police confirmed that he was taken into custody during the investigation, and two mobile phones were seized for further examination.

Investigation Triggered by Cyber Fraud Complaints

According to officials, the inquiry began after investigators reviewed multiple complaints registered on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP). During the analysis, a particular bank account repeatedly appeared in cases involving suspected fraudulent transactions.

The account allegedly served as a channel for receiving and transferring money linked to cybercrime activities. As investigators examined records from different states, they found that the same account had surfaced in 159 separate complaints reported from various parts of India.

Account Opened in Business Name

Police said the account was maintained under the name Mahakal Enterprises. Initial records suggested that it had been opened using documents and identification details belonging to a man identified as Shailendra Kumar Yadav.

However, when questioned by investigators, Yadav reportedly denied any involvement with the account. He stated that he had never visited the branch where the account was opened and had not signed any paperwork related to its creation.

His statement prompted officials to conduct a more detailed verification process to determine how the account had been established and approved.

Signature Examination Raised Questions

During the investigation, authorities reviewed attendance records, account-opening documents, and other supporting materials connected to the banking process. Police said their findings indicated that Yadav was not present at the bank branch during the period when the account was reportedly opened.

Further scrutiny focused on signatures submitted as part of the account-opening documentation. Investigators compared those signatures with verified samples belonging to Yadav and found significant differences between the two.

Officials believe these findings strengthened suspicions that the account may have been opened using personal information without the knowledge or authorization of the individual whose credentials were used.

Alleged Misuse of Identity Details

Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) Rajeev Kumar said the investigation revealed indications that Yadav’s identity documents and personal credentials were allegedly used without his consent.

Police further examined internal banking records linked to the approval process. According to investigators, the documentation showed that the account-opening procedure had been verified and authorized under the supervision of deputy manager Pabitra Kumar Biswal.

Authorities are continuing to analyze digital evidence and banking records to determine the full extent of the alleged irregularities. The investigation remains ongoing, and officials are working to establish whether additional individuals were involved in facilitating the operation of the account.

Law enforcement agencies have reiterated the importance of strict banking verification procedures, particularly as cybercrime-related financial fraud continues to pose challenges for institutions and customers across the country.