Youth files complaint over bank account misuse for cybercrime
A 23-year-old man filed a police complaint after his bank account was misused for cyber fraud. He had previously shared his account details with acquaintances in exchange for money, leading to his account being frozen.
Why it matters
This case illustrates the growing trend of cybercriminals exploiting vulnerable individuals to facilitate money laundering and financial fraud.
A 23-year-old man in the city has filed a police complaint alleging that his bank account was misused for cybercrime after police questioned him in connection with cyber fraud cases linked to the account.
In a complaint filed with the Mangaluru Cyber, Economic Offences, and Narcotics (CEN) police station, the complainant said he came in contact with a man named Mithun while pursuing an ITI course in 2022 at Hebik Technical Institute in Balmatta. Through Mithun, the complainant got to know Mohammed Hamraz and Mohammed Nizamuddin in 2023. Hamraz asked for the complainant’s bank account to transfer some foreign funds. The complainant agreed and opened an account with South Indian Bank, linked his mobile number to the account and handed over the passbook, ATM card and mobile SIM card to Hamraz.
Hamraz reportedly paid the complainant ₹2,000 for allowing him to use the bank account.
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