CBI Arrests Bank Officials for Opening Fake Accounts Linked to Cybercrime

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested two bank officials for allegedly opening fake accounts to facilitate illegal fund transfers linked to cybercriminals. Shalini Sinha and Abhishek Kumar were taken into custody in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, respectively. The CBI is also investigating the involvement of other officials in this fraudulent scheme. This case highlights the ongoing battle against cybercrime and the measures being taken to combat financial fraud in the banking sector. Read on to discover more about this significant development.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 25, 2025, 08:24 IST

Arrests Made in Cybercrime Investigation

On Wednesday, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) apprehended two bank officials for allegedly opening fraudulent accounts to facilitate the transfer of illicit funds in collaboration with cybercriminals. According to officials, the arrests were made as part of an ongoing investigation.

The individuals arrested include Shalini Sinha, a former assistant manager at Canara Bank, and Abhishek Kumar, a former business development associate at Axis Bank. They are accused of assisting in the establishment of fake accounts and transferring money to cyber fraudsters.

Sinha was taken into custody in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, while Kumar was arrested in Bettiah, Bihar. The CBI stated that both will be presented in court following the receipt of transit remand. Additionally, the agency is looking into the involvement of other officials in the operation of these illegal accounts.