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Dear Client,
In the course of an investigation into the reported cybercrime, when an amount is traced out and put on hold, the victim can move a petition under Sec.. 457 of Cr. PC before the court of Magistrate, praying for the release of the said amount. Section 457 of the CrPC empowers a Magistrate to use their discretion to order the conditional release of the amount frozen or put on hold under a cyber scam. In this situation, the police seek a 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. Once this is done, the Magistrate passes an order to release the on-hold amount to the applicant victim, and following the court's order, and on receipt of the bond, the Investigating Officer of the Cyber Cell pursues the matter with the concerned banks and the amount is refunded to the accounts of the victim. You may also consult with a cybercrime expert or an Advocate for further guidance and suitable steps.
Posted On 18-May-2025
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