Banker’s Fraud Unveiled: Jaipur Man Arrested for Rs 72.5 Lakh Scam

Mumbai: The West Region Cyber Police have arrested Rahul Tejasingh, a Jaipur-based banker, for his alleged role in defrauding a retired Air Force officer of Rs 72.5 lakh in a fraudulent investment scheme.

Tejassingh, who previously worked at RBL Bank and was currently employed at Kotak Bank, is accused of misusing his position to siphon funds. While working at RBL Bank, he reportedly opened an account for a customer without authorization, linking his own email and mobile number to commit the fraud.

The victim, aged 54, was lured into the scheme through a WhatsApp group named Marvel Capital, managed by Christian Lassonde, who promised 100% returns on investments. Convinced, the victim deposited Rs 72.5 lakh into a website (https://www.vsesslpza.vip) between July and September 2024. When withdrawal attempts failed, he approached the Cyber Cell on September 23.

Three months of investigation revealed Tejasingh as a key player. A fake account he created was used to launder funds, including Rs 30.3 lakh transferred directly to himself. The police have recovered 34 chequebooks from RBL Bank, several from IndusInd Bank, and four RBL Bank ATM cards, suggesting a wider syndicate is involved.

Tejasingh was arrested in Jaipur’s Pratap Nagar area, brought to Mumbai, and presented in Bandra court, which granted police custody.