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Bengaluru Cyber Police Book Woman Over ₹28.7 Lakh Orders Allegedly Placed Using Husband’s Account

Police opened a cybercrime case under IT and BNS provisions with investigators analyzing devices and transaction logs.

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A Bengaluru woman was booked after she reportedly spent ₹28 lakh from the husband's account for online shopping.

Overview

  • The complaint, filed by a Bengaluru-based doctor, also names the woman's parents as co-accused.
  • Investigators say more than 2,500 e-commerce purchases totaling ₹28,74,545.42 were made between June 2023 and November 2024.
  • According to the complaint, the accused allegedly used her husband's tablet and personal accounts to place the orders.
  • Police cited the Information Technology Act and booked the accused under BNS Sections 61 (criminal conspiracy), 318 (cheating) and 319 (impersonation).
  • Cybercrime officials are tracing the digital trail, cross-checking transaction records and delivery details to verify the allegations and map the flow of goods.