GUWAHATI : The Cyber Cell of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) under Assam Police has raised alarm over a rising trend of cyber fraudsters misusing bank accounts to conduct fraudulent activities. The scheme involves luring financially vulnerable individuals, including the unemployed and those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, into renting out their bank accounts in exchange for small commissions or other promised benefits.
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The CID warns that while these individuals may initially be unaware of the consequences, they can find themselves implicated in criminal activities. According to officials, unsuspecting account holders become targets of harassment from various law enforcement agencies due to suspicious financial transactions conducted through their accounts. In severe cases, account holders have even faced arrest, having been unknowingly implicated in cybercrimes.
In a recent statement, the Cyber Cell urged citizens to exercise caution and avoid any temptation to rent out their accounts for financial gain. “By offering your account for another's use, you may be classified as a cyber criminal under the law,” read the statement.
Assam Police has reiterated that individuals found renting out their accounts, regardless of intent, risk criminal charges and potential imprisonment. The department's message is clear: avoid the temptation to profit from illegal transactions, as the consequences are far more severe than any initial gains.
In light of the increasing cases, the Assam Police Cyber Cell is intensifying its efforts to track down perpetrators and extend public outreach to raise awareness about this form of cybercrime.
