In Gurugram, two officials of a private bank were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly defrauding a man of Rs 25.50 lakh, according to police reports. Priyanshu Diwan, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Cybercrime), identified the arrested individuals as Harpreet Singh and Davender Singh, both associated with ICICI Bank.
The police received a complaint in February at the Cyber Crime Police Station Manesar from a man who claimed he was duped of Rs 25.50 lakh under the pretense of stock market investments. During the investigation, Inspector Sunil Kumar, SHO of the said police station, arrested the accused.
Interrogation revealed that the accused, employees of ICICI Bank, were in contact with cybercriminals and provided them with bank accounts for fraudulent activities. The Gurugram police have arrested 16 bank officials within the past six months for alleged involvement in cyber fraud.