New town techie files cyber complaint over unauthorized companies linked to provident fund account
Times of India | 23 April 2025
Kolkata: A software professional residing in New Town filed a complaint with the Cyber Crime Police Station in Bidhannagar after discovering multiple unauthorized companies linked to his Employees' Provident Fund (EPFO) account. This raised serious concerns about potential misuse of his Aadhaar and PAN details.
The resident of Shukhobristi housing complex in Action Area 3, New Town, stated in his complaint that last month he noticed several unfamiliar organizations connected to his Universal Account Number (UAN), none of which he ever worked for.
The techie, who was employed with an American multinational since February this year, expressed concerns that this discrepancy led to suspicion within his current organization, with queries arising over possible moonlighting.
His actual employment history includes stints with multiple other tech firms before he joined the current MNC. He emphasized that he was a trainee at his first job with no PF account during that period.
The youth already lodged an online complaint with the national Cyber Crime portal and filed a General Diary Entry with the Technocity Police Station in March before he filed a separate FIR at New Town police station on Sunday.
In his letter, he urged the Cyber Crime unit to investigate the fraudulent linking, correct the EPFO records, and take legal action against those responsible. He also submitted supporting documents, including ID proofs and employment records, to aid the investigation.
Police said they started an investigation into the case. MSID:: 120523280 413 |