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11 lakh fraudster arrested by asking for OTP code claiming to be a bank employee

By Rabins Sharma Lamichhane

July 12, 2023

A person has been arrested on the charge of fraud by asking for OTP code saying that he is a bank employee. Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office has arrested 21-year-old Mohammad Mojahid Mia from Morang on the charge of fraud by asking for OTP code saying he is a bank employee.

Mia used to contact 9762225542, 9762512841 mobile number and pretended to be an official employee of various banks to link wallet ID with bank account, update account, KYC update, verify statement, secure transfer without charge and get good bonus.

After that, they used to access the victim’s bank account along with the OTP code and transfer money to other bank accounts and wallets.

It has been seen in the preliminary investigation of the police that he cheated 11 lakh 12 thousand 849 rupees. Mia was arrested and sent to the District Police Complex Teku, Kathmandu for necessary investigation and action on fraud-related offences, said Rabindra Regmi, spokesperson of the Crime Investigation Office.

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