Cyber fraud and bank account freeze: Legal Remedies

How to Unfreeze a Bank Account (Lien Marked by Cyber Cell)\n\nMany innocent account holders find their accounts frozen (Lien marked) because a small amount of "tainted" money flowed through a series of transactions into their account.\n\n### Why accounts are frozen\nCyber Cells in Mumbai, Thane, or other states use automated systems to freeze the entire trail of a fraudulent transaction.\n\n### Legal Recourse\n1. Approach the Cyber Cell: Provide bank statements and proof of the legitimate source of funds.\n2. Magistrate Application: Move an application under Section 457 of the CrPC (now BNSS) before the relevant Magistrate to lift the freeze.\n3. Indemnity Bond: The court may order the release of the account upon the filing of an indemnity bond or keeping the disputed amount aside.