Mysore/Mysuru: A fraudster, who had sent a link to a businessman to update PAN Card, has allegedly transferred Rs. 1 lakh from the businessman’s Bank account.

The businessman, who lost his money is 52-year-old Basheer Noushad, a resident of Bannimantap 1st Stage in city.

The fraudster, who called Basheer over the phone, informed him that his (Basheer) Bank account has been blocked and told him to update his PAN Card by clicking on the link sent to his WhatsApp number.

When Basheer clicked on the link and entered the One Time Password (OTP) sent to his phone, Rs. 1 lakh was transferred from his Bank account.

A case has been registered at City’s Cyber, Economic and Narcotics (CEN) Crime                                 Police Station.