Three arrested in Rautahat over Rs 4.98m KYC scam
Summary
Police in Rautahat have arrested three people, including an Indian national, over an alleged Rs 4.98 million KYC scam that targeted mobile banking and digital wallet users. Investigators say the group posed as bank and e-wallet staff to steal account details and move money through banks, QR codes and cryptocurrency channels.
Key Points
- Police arrested three suspects in Rautahat after receiving 22 complaints linked to an alleged KYC fraud scheme.
- The group allegedly impersonated bank and e-wallet employees to trick victims into sharing screens, filling Google Forms and revealing banking details.
- Investigators say at least Rs 4,987,333 was stolen, and the money may have been moved through digital wallets, bank accounts, Binance and cryptocurrency.
- Police seized cash, mobile phones, SIM cards, bank documents and other records, while searching for the alleged main planner and other suspects.
