by With a “computer” in hand, all the big and small things in life can be handled through the smart phone, but someone was tricked into taking a selfie and successfully applying for a virtual bank account by playing the “face-changing” app on the mobile phone, defrauding a loan of 1.8 million yuan, the police received a report Later, the mastermind and accomplices were arrested for “fraud” and “money laundering”.
The police pointed out that they received a report from three victims in July last year, alleging that someone falsely identified themselves to open an account and apply for a loan at a virtual bank, involving a sum of 1.8 million yuan. After investigation by the Technological Crime Team of the Tsuen Wan Police District, the person involved and two lesbians lured three victims to play the “Face Changing” app on their mobile phones starting from July 2021, and used the relevant information to pass the authentication of virtual bank online account opening step.
The male lead took advantage of his position to steal the victim’s ID card, bank documents, tax documents and other information, and uploaded them to the virtual bank mobile phone program. Using the personal information of 3 victims and the information of 2 accomplices, a total of 5 virtual bank accounts were opened, and a total of 1.8 million yuan of payment was successfully defrauded. Finally, the money was transferred to the accounts of the mastermind and the two accomplices for laundering black money.
It is understood that the case was revealed because one of the victims wanted to buy a car, and later discovered that his loan record had debts that did not belong to him. The other two victims received documents from virtual banks or unknown After several letters, he called the police for help.
Chief Criminal Inspector Shi Guanghong of the Tsuen Wan Police District pointed out that with the continuous innovation of technology, different virtual banks have been established, but the public may not have sufficient knowledge of the operation of the banks, and they may be deceived. Members of the public must carefully protect and handle personal data, including identity cards, bank documents and tax receipts. At the same time, providing portraits and videos can open accounts and borrow money, and citizens must also be careful of being stolen.
Source: Tsuen Wan Police District
Photo source: Tsuen Wan Police District
