21-year-old files complaint over bank account misuse for cybercrime

MANGALURU A 21-year-old resident of Mangaluru has filed a complaint at the Cyber, Economics, and Narcotics Police Station against a resident of Surathkal, accusing him of misusing his bank account for cybercrime proceeds. According to the complaint, the victim said he became acquainted with Mohammed Hamraz of Krishnapura, Surathkal, who sought the victim’s bank account for trading proceeds and promised regular payments of ₹4,000.

In April, the victim opened an account with Punjab National Bank, linked his mobile number to it, and handed over the passbook, cheque book, and ₹8.63 lakh in cash to Hamraz in May 2026. When Hamraz failed to make the promised payment, the victim visited the bank, where he was informed that his account had been frozen due to its involvement in multiple cybercrime cases.

In his complaint, the victim has sought criminal action against Hamraz over the misuse of his account.