Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee Faces Rs 57 Lakh Theft From Inactive Bank Account

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee has reported a theft of Rs 57 lakh from his inactive bank account. This account was linked to his previous role as a West Bengal MLA. The police have initiated an investigation following a formal complaint by the bank authorities with Kolkata Police's cybercrime section. However, no arrests have been made yet, according to an official.

"It is quite shocking... The account was opened when I was Asansol South MLA and remained dormant for several years after I became Serampore MP," Banerjee told PTI.

Cybercrime Investigation Underway

The criminals allegedly used Banerjee's photograph along with fake Aadhaar and PAN cards to execute the fraudulent activity. They also added a phone number to the account, diverting all OTPs and transaction details to themselves, he claimed. This allowed them to transfer the substantial amount from his account without detection.

"The criminals transferred Rs 57 lakh from my account. If this can happen to an MP, what will be the condition of a common man? How come these people find out that I had such a significant amount of money in my account?" Banerjee asked.

Concerns Over Financial Security

A senior officer from Kolkata Police mentioned that they are actively investigating the case. They are examining all transactions and related details to trace the perpetrators. The incident raises concerns about financial security, especially when such breaches can occur even with high-profile individuals like MPs.

This case highlights vulnerabilities in banking systems and the need for enhanced security measures. It also underscores the importance of vigilance among account holders, regardless of their status or position.

The ongoing investigation aims to uncover how the criminals accessed information about Banerjee's dormant account and executed such a large-scale fraud without immediate detection.