Archive · 25 May 2025
BSc Graduate Arrested in Rs 20 Lakh Petrol Pump Scam
A man was tricked out of a lot of money by someone pretending to be from an oil company.
The scammer, who has a degree, made a fake website to look like the real company.
The man was looking to start a petrol pump and sent money to the scammer through online transfers and checks.
He realized he was scammed when he contacted the real company.
Now, the police are trying to find others involved and are also looking into how banks handle these transactions.
A BSc graduate was arrested in Bhubaneswar for allegedly duping a businessman of Rs 20 lakh.
The accused created a fake website to mimic a legitimate oil company.
The businessman transferred money via UPI and cheques between January and April.
The fraud was discovered when the victim visited the oil company's office.
Police are investigating the involvement of the accused's associates and questioning banking security.
- Who
- Satish Kumar, a BSc graduate.
- What
- Kumar allegedly duped a businessman of Rs 20 lakh by creating a fake website.
- When
- Between January 29 and April 25.
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- Why
- To fraudulently obtain money from a businessman.
Police
Bank
Banking Security
Police
Police found that the cleared cheques bore the oil company's name but were linked to accounts belonging to Kumar and his associates, which has raised questions about banking security protocols.
Bank
The bank representative stated that transactions were processed as the account holder details and account numbers matched, with no apparent discrepancies raising red flags.
- Accused
- Satish Kumar
- Accused's Education
- BSc in Botany
- Amount Duped
- Rs 20 lakh
- Transaction Period
- January 29 - April 25
- Accounts Used
- Multiple accounts