Senior citizen’s savings bank account emptied of over Rs 6 lakh

The senior citizen was shocked when she was told there was insufficient balance in her account. File pic

A 74-year-old resident of Khar registered an FIR against an unknown person on Friday for emptying her savings bank account in the past four years of over Rs 6 lakh. She found the crime recently on visiting her bank branch to withdraw some money, when the bank officials told her that her account had insufficient balance.

According to the FIR register by Khar police under various sections of Information Technology Act and Indian Penal Code (IPC), the senior citizen went to the bank at 15th Khar Road to withdraw money on February 2. She was shocked to find there wasn't enough balance
in her account.

"The bank officials found that since 2018 money was transferred to Paytm One97 communication and PAYTMADDAMONEY and few transactions happened recently this year," the complainant told Khar police.

According to the senior citizen's complaint, since 2018 around Rs 6,25,340 was withdrawn without her knowledge. "I have never shared my account details, OTPs, ATM card details with anyone," she added.

Based on her complaint registered on Friday, the Khar police have initiated an investigation.