Four arrested in Chitwan for bank fraud
Summary
Four people were arrested in Chitwan for posing as bank employees and tricking customers into sharing OTP codes and screen access. Police say the suspects accessed bank accounts and transferred funds to other accounts through electronic fraud.
Key Points
- Four suspects were arrested in Chitwan on August 16 in coordination with the District Police Office, Chitwan.
- They allegedly posed as bank employees and asked victims to update KYC details to obtain OTP codes and screen access.
- Police say the suspects used phone and WhatsApp calls to access bank accounts and transfer money to other accounts.
- The Kathmandu District Court extended a 5-day remand for the accused under the Electronic Transactions Act, 2063.
