Electricity Bill Scam: Man Loses 93,000, Cyber Cell Recovers Full Amount

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News18•06-02-2026, 19:34
Electricity Bill Scam: Man Loses 93,000, Cyber Cell Recovers Full Amount
- •Ranveer Kumar from Sitamarhi fell victim to cyber fraud after receiving a call from someone posing as an electricity department official.
- •He shared bank details, leading to cybercriminals illegally withdrawing ₹93,000 in two transactions.
- •An FIR was immediately filed at Sitamarhi Nagar police station, detailing the fraud and technical information.
- •Swift action by Sitamarhi Nagar police and the cyber cell, with bank coordination, led to the full recovery of the ₹93,000.
- •Cyber Cell urges citizens to be vigilant against unknown calls/messages asking for bank details, OTPs, or personal information.
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