Rajasthan Cyber Fraud: Kotak Mahindra Bank Deputy Manager Loses ₹1.25 Lakh After Clicking Fake Job Offer Link
Kotak Mahindra Bank Deputy Branch Manager Rahul Agrawal allegedly lost ₹1.25 lakh after clicking a link sent through a fake job offer message in Rajasthan's Alwar city. The amount was reportedly deducted from his credit card. Kotwali Police have registered a cybercrime complaint and are investigating the incident.
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Alwar, Rajasthan: A deputy branch manager of Kotak Mahindra Bank allegedly lost approximately ₹1.25 lakh in an online fraud after clicking a link sent through a fake job offer message in Rajasthan's Alwar city.
The victim, identified as Rahul Agrawal, approached Kotwali Police Station after discovering unauthorised transactions on his credit card. Police have registered a complaint and initiated an investigation.
Fake Job Offer Message Leads to Credit Card Fraud
According to the police complaint, Agrawal received a message on his mobile phone offering a job opportunity.
The message contained a link that appeared to provide additional information about the employment offer.
Interested in learning more, Agrawal clicked the link. He later discovered that approximately ₹1.25 lakh had been deducted from his credit card without his authorisation.
The exact method used by the fraudsters to access his credit card information has not yet been established.
Bank Official Approaches Alwar Police
Agrawal reportedly became aware of the suspicious transactions on Sunday evening.
On Monday, he visited Kotwali Police Station in Alwar and submitted a complaint describing the incident.
Police subsequently began examining the circumstances surrounding the unauthorised transactions.
An online cybercrime complaint has also been registered.
Kotwali Police Station in-charge Dinesh Chand Sharma confirmed that a cyber fraud complaint had been received and that an investigation was underway.
He said further action would be taken based on the findings.
Police Investigate Fraudsters Behind Fake Recruitment Link
Investigators are working to determine how the fraudulent link was used, trace the transactions and identify those responsible.
The incident highlights the risks associated with suspicious recruitment messages and unfamiliar online links.
Cybersecurity experts generally advise job seekers to verify employment offers through official company websites, avoid sharing banking credentials or OTPs and report unauthorised transactions immediately.
Individuals who experience financial cyber fraud in India can report the incident through the national cybercrime helpline 1930 or the official portal at cybercrime.gov.in.