Now, cyber criminals target Bihar minister

PATNA: State water resources minister

Sanjay Kumar Jha

has asked the officials of the department to ignore the messages being sent to them by fraudsters who have created fake accounts in his name on an instant messaging platform.

“Two fake IDs with numbers (+91-8795270430 & +91-9883700234) have been created in my name and messages are being sent to people soliciting favours. Requesting everyone not to pay heed to these messages,” Jha tweeted on Saturday. He requested the police to look into the matter and take swift action against the fraudsters.

Nayyar Hasnain Khan

, additional director general (ADG) of

Economic Offences Unit

(EOU), said the cyber cell unit has started investigation into the matter. “Strict action will be taken against the fraudsters as per the law,” the additional director general added.