Two individuals have been arrested in Madhubani district, Bihar, on charges of cyber fraud, raising concerns about the misuse of bank accounts belonging to poor and uneducated women. The arrests come amidst a surge in cybercrime across the country, with perpetrators employing increasingly sophisticated methods to deceive victims.

According to police sources, the arrested suspects are accused of luring economically vulnerable women into opening bank accounts in their names. These accounts were then allegedly used for illicit transactions and to launder money obtained through various cyber frauds, helping the criminals conceal their identities. It is suspected that many of these women were unaware that their accounts were being exploited for such extensive criminal activities.

Police indicate that the gang primarily targeted women who were financially weak and had limited knowledge of banking rules and procedures. They would obtain documents from these women by offering small incentives or promising benefits from government schemes, subsequently opening accounts in their names. The authorities have launched a thorough investigation into the matter. Based on the interrogation of the arrested individuals, efforts are underway to identify other members of this network and determine the full extent of the fraud. Police are also examining the volume of transactions through these accounts and the overall scale of the deception. The public has been urged to exercise caution, avoid sharing bank details or personal information with strangers, and be wary of inducements that could lead them to become victims of cybercrime.