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4 weeks ago

My bank account has been frozen due to a Rs 210 transaction which i got for an online google maps review work and it has been freezed by Gujarat cyber cell and I am from Patna

Anik

Responded 3 weeks ago

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A.Dear Client,

After reporting a cybercrime scam or fraudulent transaction to the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal(NCCRP), the Cyber Crime Cell initiates an investigation by freezing the suspected accounts of the fraudsters as well as the victim's bank account. During this time, the victim must cooperate with the investigating agency and await the completion of the investigation.

The duration of the investigation can vary depending on factors such as the complexity of the case, the resources available to the investigators, and the level of cooperation from the victim.

Under Section 457 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), a Magistrate has the authority to order the conditional release of the frozen amount. In such cases, the police may require the victim to provide an indemnity bond, declaring that they will pay 1.5 times the refunded amount to the bank if their claim is found to be false or if other claims are made on the amount. This serves as a form of security to ensure that the funds are handled responsibly.

Overall, it's essential for victims of cybercrime to follow the instructions of the investigating authorities and provide any necessary documentation or cooperation to facilitate the investigation process.
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Responded 4 weeks 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 amount frozen under cyber scam. In this situation, the police seek an indemnity bond from the victim who needs to declare that he/she will pay 1. 5 times the refunded amount to the bank in case his/her claim is false or if other claims are made on the amount.. You may consult with a cyber crime expert or an Advocate handling cyber laws for further guidance and suitable steps.
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