Cyber Fraud in Bihar hit Bhagalpur this week when a 70‑year-old man lost ₹1.20 crore after scammers tricked him with a fake digital arrest threat.
The victim, Nalin Kumar Rai of Redcross Road, got a call from someone claiming to be a CBI officer. The caller said Rai’s bank account was under investigation and warned of serious trouble if he didn’t cooperate.
Scared by the threat, Rai transferred money three times from his bank account through RTGS to accounts the fraudsters gave him. In total, he lost ₹1.20 crore before realizing it was a scam.
In a separate case in the same district, a bank manager lost about ₹1.10 crore to cyber fraudsters. They convinced him to download a fake stock and IPO investment app and join a WhatsApp group. After promising high profits, the scammers asked him to send money from his wife’s account. They then demanded extra withdrawal tax before cutting off contact.
Police have registered cases in both incidents and are investigating. Local cybercrime experts say people should never share OTPs or banking details after unknown calls. Always verify calls claiming to be from law enforcement and consult trusted contacts before sending money.
