My bank account is frozen as I was betting in an online gaming website My bank account is frozen as I was betting in an online gaming website

2 months ago

I was involved in online betting and my bank account was frozen by the cyber crime department, should I contact investigating officer and tell what I did or what should I do

Anik

Responded 1 month ago

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A.Dear Client,

After reporting a cybercrime on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCCRP), the Cyber Crime Cell directs the investigating team to initiate the investigation, which includes freezing both the suspected fraudsters' accounts and the victim's bank account. The duration of the investigation varies based on factors such as case complexity, available resources, and victim cooperation. Section 457 of the CrPC grants magistrates discretion to conditionally release seized/frozen funds. In cases where the perpetrator's identity is unknown, authorities may request a bond from the victim to release the frozen amount recovered from the victim's account.
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Vidhi Samaadhaan Vidhi Samaadhaan

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Responded 2 months ago

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A.Dear Client,
Once a cybercrime scam or fraudulent transaction is reported online to the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal(NCCRP), on the instruction of the Cyber Crime Cell, the investigating team starts the routine process of investigation immediately freezing the suspected accounts of fraudsters and the victim's Bank account and you have to wait for the completion of the investigation of the scam by the investigating agency. The length of time it takes to investigate a cybercrime can vary greatly depending on the complexity of the case, the resources available to the investigators, and the cooperation of the victim. Section 457 of the CrPC empowers a magistrate to use their discretion to order the conditional release of the seized/frozen amount. When the victim is known, but the credentials of the criminal who created the fake accounts are unknown, in that situation, the police seek a bond from the victim to release the seized/frozen money recovered from the victim's account. You may consult with a cyber crime expert or an Advocate handling cyber laws for further guidance and suitable steps
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