Bank credits Rs 99,976 into businessman’s account after cyber fraud, takes it back

“He had approached the bank after which the money was reverted to his account,” said an officer.

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On February 27, he received a message from an unknown number which said his access to net banking has been blocked. The businessman was asked to click on a link to revive the net banking facility, the police said. (Representational/File)

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A 52-year-old businessman from Andheri has approached the police after a private bank, which had credited in his account Rs 99,976 he lost in a cyber fraud case, took back the amount.

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Later in the day the businessman clicked on the link. He also filled a form giving his PAN card details. An OTP was generated and as soon as he shared it, Rs 99,976 was debited from his bank account, the police added.

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“He had approached the bank after which the money was reverted to his account,” said an officer.

However, later, when the bank found out that the complainant had clicked on the link, it took back the amount following which the businessman approached police on Monday.

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