Gonda: In a significant action against cyber fraud, the Cyber Crime Police Station in Gonda has helped recover ₹12.44 lakh allegedly lost by a resident in an investment scam and returned the entire amount to the victim’s bank account.
The police action followed a complaint by Rajendra Kumar, a resident of Malviya Nagar under Kotwali Nagar police station in Gonda. According to the complaint, Kumar received a link on his mobile phone for an investment application related to IPOs and the share market.
After clicking the link, he was subsequently added to a WhatsApp group where members allegedly encouraged participants to invest money by promising substantial returns. The cyber fraudsters gradually gained the victim’s confidence and induced him to make multiple investments.
When the victim realised that he had been deceived, he approached the Cyber Crime Police Station in Gonda. Based on his complaint, police registered Case No. 009/2026 under Sections 319(2) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 66(D) of the Information Technology Act.
Following the complaint, the cyber police immediately initiated financial tracking and coordination with the concerned banks. The team managed to freeze ₹12,44,770 in different bank accounts before the money could be withdrawn or transferred further.
The frozen amount was subsequently restored to the victim’s account through the prescribed legal procedure. Receiving the money back, the complainant expressed his gratitude to the Gonda Police, the Cyber Crime Police Station and the entire team involved in the recovery.
Police officials said the action highlights the importance of reporting cyber fraud promptly, as early intervention can increase the possibility of freezing and recovering money transferred to fraudulent accounts.
The recovery was carried out by a team comprising Cyber Crime Police Station in-charge Inspector Satya Prakash Yadav, Head Constable Mohan Yadav and Constable Ankur Gupta.
The Gonda Cyber Police have once again appealed to people to exercise caution while receiving investment offers through social media platforms, WhatsApp groups, mobile applications or unsolicited links. Citizens have been advised to verify investment platforms and avoid transferring money on the basis of promises of unusually high or guaranteed returns.
Case registered: Case No. 009/2026 under Sections 319(2), 318(4) BNS and Section 66(D) IT Act.
Amount recovered and returned: ₹12,44,770.
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