Mohammed Zuber Ali (33) has approached the Cyber Police Station in Mangaluru, filing a complaint against his friend, Aswir (34) of Angaragundi. Zuber alleges that Aswir exploited his bank account to facilitate a cyber fraud operation, culminating in the withdrawal of Rs 5.10 lakh in cash during March 2025. The complaint, registered on November 11, seeks legal action against Aswir for his alleged involvement.
According to Zuber's statement, Aswir visited him at the M.M. Communication mobile shop, where Zuber previously worked, in the second week of March 2025. Aswir reportedly claimed his personal bank account was inaccessible and that he anticipated an international money transfer. He then requested Zuber's assistance, proposing to route the incoming funds through Zuber's account before withdrawing them in cash.
Zuber initially hesitated to agree to this unusual request. However, after persistent persuasion from Aswir, he eventually consented. Consequently, on March 10, 2025, Aswir arranged for Rs 5.20 lakh to be transferred to Zuber's Canara Bank account via RTGS.
Immediately following the deposit, Aswir contacted Zuber via WhatsApp, urging him to withdraw the sum. That same afternoon, around 3 PM, both individuals proceeded to the Canara Bank branch located in the Baikampady Industrial Area. While Aswir remained outside in a car, Zuber entered the bank, successfully withdrew Rs 5.10 lakh using a check, and promptly handed the cash over to Aswir.
Zuber later discovered his bank account had become the subject of multiple online complaints related to cyber fraud, originating from various police stations across different states. Upon his inquiry, the bank confirmed that fraudulent money had indeed been routed through his account and subsequently withdrawn by check. Zuber's complaint now seeks appropriate legal recourse against Aswir for allegedly involving his account in these illicit activities.
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📰 Source: Vartha Bharati DK