In a cybercrime breakthrough, Kolkata Police recovered ₹43,29,300 lost by a local businessman to online fraudsters, returning the entire sum to the victim. The recovery was said to be the result of a coordinated effort by Posta Police Station and the Divisional Cyber Cell.
Police sources said the businessman had approached an online platform to purchase products. “Lured by discounted offers, he was gradually tricked into transferring a total of over ₹43 lakh to the fraudsters. The culprits then quickly moved the money through multiple bank accounts, ultimately transferring it to a suspicious account outside the country,” said a police officer.
Immediately upon receiving the complaint, the Posta Police and Divisional Cyber Cell launched an investigation. Officers identified the accounts used by the fraudsters and obtained court orders to block the funds.
“The fraudsters tried to disperse the money quickly across accounts, making tracing difficult. However, continuous monitoring, cyber expertise, and cooperation from banks helped us gradually map the transaction network,” an investigating officer said. Legal notices were also sent to owners of beneficiary accounts, and online lenders assisted in tracking the flow of funds.
“After several days of rigorous investigation and court-mandated procedures, the entire amount was restored to the businessman’s account. It is one of the largest cyber fraud recoveries in recent times,” said Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central Division) Indira Mukherjee.
Following the incident, authorities have issued guidelines for traders and the public, cautioning against transactions through unknown websites or apps promising unusually high profits.
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