A 23-year-old man has approached the Mangaluru Cyber, Economic Offences and Narcotics (CEN) Police Station, alleging that his bank account was misused for cybercrime after police questioned him in connection with multiple online fraud cases linked to the account.
According to the complaint, the man met Mithun while studying at Hebik Technical Institute in Balmatta in 2022. Through Mithun, he was introduced to Mohammed Hamraz and Mohammed Nizamuddin in 2023. The complainant alleged that Hamraz requested the use of his bank account to receive foreign funds.
Believing the request to be genuine, the complainant opened an account with South Indian Bank, linked his mobile number to it and handed over the passbook, ATM card and mobile SIM card to Hamraz. In return, he was reportedly paid Rs. 2,000 for allowing the account to be used.
The complainant said he later lost contact with Hamraz. Recently, the bank informed him that the account had been frozen after it was allegedly linked to several cyber fraud cases. He was also told that money had been withdrawn from the account using cheques.
He has urged police to take action against Hamraz, a resident of Krishnapura 7th Block in Surathkal, alleging that his bank account was misused for illegal activities.
Police records indicate this is the 2nd such complaint reported in the city. In February, another resident approached the CEN police after an investigation into an online cheating case allegedly revealed that his bank account had also been used for cyber fraud. He had sought action against a person identified as Ibrahim in connection with the matter.
The latest complaint highlights the growing risk of individuals unknowingly allowing their bank accounts to be used in cybercrime, exposing them to legal and financial consequences.
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