India, Nov. 10 -- An online fraud involving the alleged siphoning of Rs 22.10 crore from bank accounts in Tamil Nadu has come to light, police said on Tuesday.

Investigators are currently tracing the transactions and examining whether local bank handlers or compromised credentials were used to facilitate the transfers, police said.

The police suspect that an international cybercrime syndicate based in Nigeria may be involved in the fraud. However, the suspected links are yet to be established through the investigation.

The incident triggered a political reaction, with BJP leader Vinoj P Selvam questioning the administrative oversight and preparedness of the Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government.Fo...