Purnia, Bihar: Cybercriminals are now targeting even high-profile individuals, and the latest victim is Manoj Singh, BJP’s district president in Purnia. The scammers duped him under the pretext of a “meter update”, stealing nearly ₹85,000.
How the Scam Unfolded
According to reports, the fraudsters posed as employees of the electricity department and claimed that Singh’s meter update was pending. They pressured him to recharge a special number to complete the process immediately.
Initially, Singh was asked to make a ₹100 recharge. Trusting the scammers, he complied — but this triggered a series of unauthorized withdrawals from his bank accounts.
Massive Withdrawals Follow
On December 26, at 8:47 AM and 8:49 AM, two major withdrawals occurred: ₹50,000 from State Bank of India (SBI) and ₹35,000 from Axis Bank. The next day, funds were reportedly transferred to an account under the name “Saqil Sal”, raising suspicions of an organized cybercrime network.
Police Investigation Underway
Upon discovering the fraud, Singh promptly filed a complaint at the online cyber police station. Authorities, including the cyber cell, are now investigating the phone numbers and bank transactions linked to the scam.
Locally, the incident has caused widespread concern. Officials have urged the public to exercise caution, advising not to make any payments without verification when receiving calls related to meter updates, KYC processes, bank verification, or SIM card issues.
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