Tue Jun 17 20:00:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Indore police have arrested a father-son duo from Valsad, Gujarat, for allegedly siphoning over ₹64 lakh from a State Bank of India account belonging to the Indore district court. The duo, Sajid Sattar and Sahil Rangrez, exploited a reissued mobile number previously linked to the court’s account to link UPI accounts and conduct fraudulent transactions over three months. The fraud was discovered when a transaction failed due to insufficient funds, prompting a police investigation.

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**Father-Son Duo Nabbed for Siphoning ₹64 Lakh from Indore Court Account**

**Indore, June 18, 2025:** Indore police have arrested a father and son from Valsad, Gujarat, for allegedly defrauding the State Bank of India (SBI) account of the Indore district court of over ₹64 lakh. Sajid Sattar, 57, and Sahil Rangrez, 26, were apprehended on Monday following a complaint filed by the SBI branch manager located on the court premises.

According to Additional DCP (Crime) Rajesh Dandotiya, the suspects are charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act. The scheme involved exploiting a reissued mobile number formerly associated with the court’s bank account.

“The mobile number, inactive for two years, was reissued to Sajid Sattar. His son, Sahil Rangrez, an IT professional, realized the opportunity and linked his UPI accounts to the bank account,” explained Dandotiya. Rangrez then allegedly withdrew approximately ₹1 lakh daily between March 5 and June 11, using the stolen funds for personal expenses, including shopping, travel, and a car purchase.

The fraud was uncovered when a transaction failed due to insufficient balance. Police traced the transactions to Valsad and arrested the duo. Dandotiya stated a police remand will be sought for further interrogation and that any negligence on the part of bank officials will be investigated, with appropriate legal action taken.

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