Bhubaneswar: Even though several campaigns are underway to create awareness about online fraud, the cyber criminals seem to be striking at will. Malyabanta Nayak is now a crestfallen father after being allegedly robbed of his hard-earned money saved for the marriage of his daughter.
As per reports, Nayak had visited one Jan Seva Kendra (Common Service Centre) in Bhubaneswar for linking his Aadhaar and PAN with his bank account. The official there at the centre reportedly asked him to give all his details and also his mobile phone number. Then the official transferred Rs 3 lakh to his wife's account from Nayak's accout.
"He asked me to give my Aadhaar card, PAN card and voter ID. Then he told me that there were some linking issues and took my mobile. Later, I found that Rs 3 lakh has been transferred from my account," alleged Nayak.
Nayak used to work at a government guest house and he had received Rs 3 lakh gratuity money after retirement. He had reportedly saved the money for the marriage of his daughter.
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“I am yet to get back the money. I cannot get my daughter married,” said a distressed Nayak.
The official reportedly transferred Rs 3 lakh (from Nayak’s account) to his wife’s account of which Rs 2.5 lakh was spent on online gambling while the remaining Rs 50,000 was used to buy a computer set, said police.
Meanwhile, police have reportedly arrested the official and his wife based on the compliant of Nayak and further investigation is underway.