Cyber Thugs Dupe Canara Bank Manager For Rs 62 Lakhs

In a sensational case of Cyber Crime, a Canara Bank Manager at Hubbali has transferred Rs 62 lakhs to Online fraudster on pretext of request through phone & Email. Cyber Crime police has registered a case in this regard where Mr. Shankar Sudhakar Mishra, manager of the Station Road branch of Canara Bank, has lodged a complaint against an unknown person. 

Quoting the complaint, a person called Mishra on phone and impersonated Subhas Javali, an entrepreneur who has an account at their branch. Earlier, he had sent a request from a fake Gmail ID demanding “immediate transfer” of some amount. While on call too, he reminded the same. Believing him, the manager transferred Rs 62.3 lakh in seven transactions between 12.26pm and 3.40pm. 

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Sources in Canara Bank said the fraudster, who is acquainted with all staff in the bank, imitated the voice of the customer. “He had sent a handwritten request on email and the signature resembled that of the customer.” they added. An official associated with the bank said the manager, “being a customer-friendly officer”, transferred the amount to 3-4 private banks believing the voice and the signature are of the customer.

“Police officials are investigating the case. We will recover the amount soon. Customers need not panic. We will tighten the measures to avoid such incidents,” the inspector added.