Chandigarh Court Rejects Bail for Sajid Ahmed in ₹77 Lakh Cyber Fraud
A Chandigarh court has denied bail to Sajid Ahmed, accused in a major cyber fraud case involving ₹77 lakh.
Sajid Ahmed was arrested on August 14, 2025, for his role in a cyber fraud case.
The victim, Manjit Kaur Bindra, was coerced into transferring ₹77.42 lakh under false pretenses.
The court found substantial evidence linking Ahmed to the fraud, including funds transferred to his bank account.
A Chandigarh court has denied bail to Sajid Ahmed, a resident of Maharashtra, who is implicated in a cyber fraud case amounting to ₹77 lakh. The court's decision came after a detailed examination of the circumstances surrounding the case, which involved the alleged coercion of a woman from Chandigarh, Manjit Kaur Bindra, into transferring large sums of money.
The case began on July 10, 2025, when Bindra received a call from an individual claiming that her Aadhaar card had been misused to open bank accounts in Mumbai for money laundering. Under the threat of having her bank accounts frozen, she was pressured into revealing her financial details. Subsequently, she was connected via WhatsApp to two men who falsely identified themselves as police officers, further intensifying the intimidation.
During the four days of continuous communication, the perpetrators sent Bindra fabricated legal documents, including a petition to the Chief Justice of India and an alleged Supreme Court order. Faced with mounting pressure, she transferred a total of ₹77,42,420 to various accounts, leading to significant financial loss. The prosecution has charged Ahmed under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including extortion and forgery.
In court, Ahmed's defense argued that he was wrongfully implicated and not named in the FIR, claiming a lack of direct evidence against him. However, the public prosecutor countered this by highlighting that ₹37 lakh of the defrauded money was traced to Ahmed's bank account, which he had utilized. The court noted the severity of the allegations and the evidence presented, leading to the rejection of the bail application.
The ruling has broader implications for cybercrime cases in India, as it underscores the legal system's commitment to addressing such fraudulent activities. As the investigation continues, the court's decision may serve as a precedent for similar cases, emphasizing the importance of accountability in financial crimes. Future hearings will further explore the extent of Ahmed's involvement and the recovery of the defrauded amount.
