- Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee’s account hacked in Kolkata
- Cybercriminal updated KYC using fake ID and stole money online
Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee from Serampore Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal has become the latest target of cyber scamsters. Online fraudsters reportedly hacked into her State Bank of India (SBI) account and siphoned off Rs. 56 lakh, exposing once again the growing menace of digital financial crimes. The matter came to light when the bank lodged a formal complaint with the Cyber Crime Cell of Kolkata Police.
According to the bank’s complaint, the incident took place on October 28 when an unidentified cybercriminal accessed the MP’s account at SBI’s Kolkata High Court Branch. The scammer updated the account’s Know Your Customer (KYC) details using a forged PAN card, a fabricated Aadhaar card, and superimposed photographs, giving him full access to the account. Once inside, the fraudster conducted multiple transactions through internet banking.
The complaint revealed that around Rs. 56,39,767 was stolen through a series of online transfers to multiple beneficiary accounts. The accused also withdrew some of the money through ATMs and used part of it to purchase jewellery, officials said. The fraudulent operations went unnoticed until the unusual transactions triggered a review by the bank, leading to the discovery of the theft.
Police are now investigating the case based on the complaint filed by the bank. The Cyber Crime Cell is tracing the digital trail to identify the perpetrators and recover the stolen funds. The incident has raised concerns over cyber vulnerabilities, even in accounts belonging to public figures. Financial experts have urged stronger verification systems for KYC updates and banking transactions to prevent similar attacks in the future.
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