Two miscreants nabbed for robbing rs 80k under pretext of helping mishap victim

Mysuru : In a disturbing incident that raises serious concerns about public trust and misuse of digital payment systems, two men posing as Good Samaritans allegedly robbed an injured road accident victim of ₹80,000 using UPI, instead of helping him reach a hospital. Two miscreants nabbed for robbing rs 80k under pretext of helping mishap victim.

The incident occurred near Kadakola on the outskirts of Mysuru and has shocked residents for its sheer betrayal of humanity. The victim, Ganesh, a factory worker, met with a road accident on the midnight of December 19 while returning home after finishing his shift at a factory in Kadakola.

He sustained serious injuries and lay helpless on the roadside. Seeing him injured, two men — identified as Ramesh and Manu, residents of Mahadevapura — approached him under the guise of offering help.

According to police, the accused gained Ganesh’s trust by claiming they would take him to a hospital. Taking advantage of his injured and semi-conscious state, they took possession of his mobile phone.

Exploiting biometric access, the accused allegedly used Ganesh’s fingerprint to authorise multiple UPI transactions, transferring a total of ₹80,000 from his bank account to their own.

What has further outraged the public is that after siphoning off the money, the accused did not even take Ganesh to a hospital. Instead, they abandoned him at the spot and fled. Ganesh was later found in a critical condition by his brother Ankanayak, who rushed to the location after being alerted.

He immediately shifted Ganesh to a hospital and subsequently lodged a complaint at the Srirampura (South East) police station. Acting swiftly, police traced the digital transaction trail and identified the recipients of the transferred money.

Within a short span of time, Ramesh and Manu were arrested. During interrogation, the accused reportedly confessed to the crime. Police have recovered ₹80,000 in cash along with two mobile phones used in the offence.

Senior police officials said the case highlights a dangerous trend where criminals exploit both human vulnerability and digital payment technology. “People must remain cautious while enabling biometric authentication for financial apps. At the same time, this incident should not discourage genuine Good Samaritans from helping accident victims,” an officer said.

A case has been registered under relevant sections for cheating, theft and misuse of electronic payment systems. Further investigation is underway.

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