Pune, 16th July 2023: Startling details have emerged surrounding a nationwide fraud involving 65 representatives of Easy Pay Pvt Ltd, an online financial service provider, resulting in a staggering loss of Rs 3.5 crores. The Cyber Crime Branch of the Pune Police has successfully apprehended an individual from West Bengal in connection with this fraudulent scheme.
The individual in custody has been identified as Ankit Kumar Ashok Pandey (20), a resident of Nawada, Bihar. An investigation is underway, and charges are being pursued against Pandey’s accomplices involved in the fraud. Easy Pay Pvt Ltd operates from its office in the Yerwada area, providing online payment services. The company appoints official representatives (agents) across the country. Unfortunately, 65 of these representatives conspired to defraud the company, resulting in a loss of Rs 3,52,70,000. The fraudulent activity came to light when unauthorized withdrawals were discovered from the company’s account.
Prompted by a complaint from the company management, the Cyber Police Station in Shivajinagar initiated an investigation. Through thorough technical analysis, it was determined that Pandey was located in Delhi at the time. The police team immediately traveled to Delhi, only to find that Pandey had absconded and was continuously changing his place of residence in an attempt to evade capture. Eventually, the police tracked him down to Mamra Durgapur village in the Bardhaman district of West Bengal, where he was taken into custody.
This successful operation was carried out under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner of Police Srinivas Ghadge, Assistant Commissioner Appasaheb Shewale, Senior Police Inspector Meenal Supe-Patil, Sub-Inspector Tushar Bhosale, and officers Rajkumar Jaba, Babasaheb Karale, Navnath Jadhav, Nilesh Landge, Shahrukh Shaikh, Sandesh Karne, Nitin Chandne, Santosh Jadhav, and Bapu Lonkar.
The arrest of Ankit Kumar Ashok Pandey is a significant breakthrough in the investigation of the massive ₹3.5 crore Easy Pay fraud case. The Pune Police, through their relentless efforts, have demonstrated their commitment to bringing those involved in financial crimes to justice. As the investigation progresses, it is expected that additional arrests will be made, ensuring that all individuals responsible for the fraudulent activities are held accountable.
The Easy Pay Pvt Ltd case serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance in the digital age, where online financial transactions have become commonplace. It is crucial for companies and individuals alike to exercise caution and implement robust security measures to protect themselves from potential fraudsters. The Pune Police’s swift action in apprehending the accused sends a strong message that such fraudulent activities will not go unpunished.
The Pune Police continue to work diligently to uncover the full extent of the Easy Pay fraud case and bring all those involved to justice. The collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies across different states reflect a unified commitment to maintaining the integrity of financial transactions and safeguarding the interests of businesses and individuals alike.
