Appeal dismissed in part, allowed in part — Mixed outcome for the Petitioners
In Short
A complainant lost over 76 lakh rupees in a fake online trading scheme run by fraudsters using a phony app. Two people were arrested and asked the court for bail, but the judge drew a hard line because money went directly into their bank accounts. The court granted bail to the first petitioner because she is a woman and had no past criminal record, but flatly refused bail to the second petitioner due to a previous criminal case against him.
The Parties
Party A: Shobana and Saminathan
Party B: The State Rep by The Inspector of Police, City Cyber Crime Police Station, Coimbatore
Advocates & Judges
For Party A: Learned Advocate Mr. B.Balaji
For Party B: Learned Advocate Mr. M.M.I.Khaleel Government Advocate (Crl. Side)
Judge(s): Hon'ble Justice N.Ramesh
What the Case Was About
A person was tricked into investing over 76 lakh rupees into various bank accounts through a fake trading platform called the Vertex Trade App. Cyber crime police arrested two individuals—Shobana and Saminathan—and put them in judicial custody during the investigation. Both petitioners approached the High Court to get out on bail while the police continued probing the massive cyber fraud.
Judgment Date
06-10-2026
The Outcome
The court dismissed the bail petition for the second petitioner, keeping him in custody, but allowed the bail petition for the first petitioner with strict reporting and surety conditions.
What the Court Looked At
- The court noted that the cyber crime involved a huge online trading fraud totaling Rs. 76,72,700/-.
- The judges observed that the second petitioner directly received Rs. 13,50,000/- into his bank account in the first layer of the scam.
- The court considered that the second petitioner had a previous criminal record.
- The court noted that the first petitioner allegedly received Rs. 7,50,000/- into her account.
- The court weighed the nature of the allegations, the total money involved, and the gender of the first petitioner in deciding to let her out on bail.
"Considering the gravity of the economic offence and his past record, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the second petitioner."
What This Means For You
This case shows how dangerous it is when large sums of suspicious money flow through your bank account. The second petitioner was denied bail because money landed directly in his account and he had a past criminal record, while the first petitioner secured her release largely due to her gender and lack of criminal history. If your bank account is used to funnel money from online scams, you can easily end up locked up as a co-accused in a serious cyber crime case. Setback Solutions is here to help you understand your options and coordinate next steps when you find yourself trapped in confusing criminal investigations.
You Still Have Options
If you are facing a false FIR, worried about being caught in a cyber crime case, or feeling lost after an arrest, you do not have to figure it all out alone. Many people in similar situations search for answers when they are stuck behind bars or dealing with unexpected police trouble. You can still explore alternative paths like getting a second opinion or seeking non-judicial guidance to understand your position clearly. Reach out to Setback Solutions for help understanding your options and coordinating the next step. Please remember that Setback Solutions is not a law firm and does not give legal advice or guarantee any result.