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This article talks about rising cyber crimes in Munger, highlighting recent fraud cases and advice from local police.
Munger is facing a big problem with cyber crime these days. Thugs are using clever tricks to steal money from people. Recently, four big cases of cyber fraud have been reported from different areas in Munger, leaving the local police quite worried. It’s not just the elderly or businessmen; even schoolgirls are falling victim to these digital thieves.
One of the biggest fraud cases happened in Jamalpur. A 61-year-old retired railway worker named Ghanshyam Pandit got tricked by scammers who pretended to be railway employees. They made him download a harmful app to ‘update’ his pension, and soon after, they accessed his bank account and stole ₹10 lakh. Now, many elderly pensioners are rushing to the police to recover their lost money.
In other areas like Purbasarai and Qasim Bazar, fraudsters are cheating people using fake government schemes. For instance, an IT worker named Jishan Ali lost ₹1.06 lakh after calling a fake customer care number when his ATM card got stuck. Similarly, Indradev Poddar from Kasim Bazar was lured by a promise of ‘Anganwadi assistance’ and ended up losing ₹48 thousand. Criminals are cleverly using government names to gain people’s trust.
One particularly shocking case involved a BA student from Shadipur. She was threatened by scammers posing as CBI officers, who created a panic and forced her to transfer ₹55 thousand. This shows that these cyber criminals are not just after money; they are also manipulating young people’s emotions to steal from them.
The head of Munger Cyber Police, DSP Rakesh Ranjan, stated that FIRs have been filed for all the cases, and the police’s technical team is investigating. He has urged everyone to be cautious and not to download apps or click links sent by strangers. It’s important to remember that no government department or bank will ask for personal details over the phone, so staying alert is the best way to avoid falling victim to cyber crime.
Summary:
- Munger is experiencing a rise in cyber crimes affecting many residents.
- A retired railway worker lost ₹10 lakh due to a scam involving a fake app.
- Fraudsters are using government scheme names to trick people into giving money.
- A student was threatened by scammers pretending to be CBI officers.
- Police are investigating and advising the public to stay cautious online.
