Prayagraj News — Cyber Criminals Loot Millions While Banks and Police Struggle to Act
In Prayagraj, a new wave of cyber fraud is leaving citizens helpless and angry as criminals invent ever more deceptive ways to steal people’s hard-earned money.
From fake job offers to malicious links, the scams continue despite FIRs being filed and awareness campaigns being run.
Victims say the very institutions meant to protect them—the banks, the police, and the digital transaction system—are failing miserably.
Case 1: Joint Account Looted
Brijesh Kumar Mishra of Nyaya Vihar Colony, Sulemsarai, lodged a written complaint with the police after he and his wife lost ₹200,000 from their joint account in four rapid transactions.
They only realized what had happened when debit messages started arriving. Bank investigations revealed the stolen money had been transferred to the account of one Vishal Patil—yet, as citizens point out, how easily criminals open and use such accounts shows glaring loopholes in the financial system.
Case 2: Jhunsi Man Loses ₹95,000
Another victim, Ramkhelavan of Sonaoti (Jhunsi), said he was duped after receiving suspicious phone calls followed by a link on his mobile.
The moment he clicked, ₹95,000 vanished from his account on September 4. Adding to his misery, the Jhunsi police initially refused to register his FIR, forcing him to approach the DCP. Only after pressure was applied was a case lodged. “If police delay even registering cases, how can citizens expect justice?” a resident asked angrily.
Case 3: Fake Job Offer Con a Woman
In Tilak Nagar, Allapur, Tusha Tripathi became the victim of a fake online job racket. She was lured with the promise of earning money from home.
Believing the offer, she transferred ₹50,000 in two installments. No job ever materialized, and her money disappeared. When she dialed the cyber helpline 1930, some quick action managed to freeze ₹20,000, but the rest remains lost. Her case is now with the George Town police.
A Systemic Failure
Despite repeated cases and FIRs, the scams go on day after day. Citizens are raising their voices:
- “How long will online cheating continue unchecked?”
- “Why can’t authorities design an electronic system that completely prevents any outsider from accessing someone else’s bank account?”
A local doctor expressed deep frustration: “We have digital banking, Aadhaar linking, OTPs, biometrics—yet criminals are still draining accounts within seconds. If banks can allow fraudsters to loot us, then what’s the point of calling this a secure system?”
Public Outrage and Demands
There is growing anger in Prayagraj at the inability of banks and police to stay ahead of cybercriminals. Citizens are demanding:
- Tighter electronic safeguards so that no unauthorized person can ever access another individual’s account.
- Immediate police action without forcing victims to run from station to station.
- Accountability of financial institutions that fail to block suspicious transactions in real time.
Until then, experts warn, the digital dream may continue to feel like a nightmare for ordinary people.
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