In a swift response to a theft and fraud case, Nirjuli Police have arrested an individual involved in the theft of a woman’s handbag and the subsequent transfer of funds from her bank account via UPI. The incident occurred when the victim, a resident of Nirjuli, was targeted in a busy marketplace.
The thief stole her handbag, which contained essential documents and her mobile phone. The accused, after stealing the phone, used it to transfer a significant sum from the victim’s bank account through various UPI transactions.
Following the victim’s complaint, the police launched a quick investigation and tracked down the suspect using digital footprints from the UPI transactions.
The swift action by the Nirjuli police highlights their commitment to addressing financial crimes and theft. The accused was arrested within 24 hours of the crime, and authorities are continuing their probe to identify any possible accomplices involved in the fraud.