cyber fraud gangs

Jamtara police have apprehended five individuals in simultaneous raids, dismantling a sophisticated cyber fraud network. The accused, operating from Mattand and Lokania villages, posed as bank and electricity officials to dupe victims by obtaining sensitive banking details and conducting fraudulent online transactions. Seized devices are under examination to uncover further accomplices and the extent of their illicit operations.

Gonda cyber cell is intensifying its probe into an interstate cyber fraud racket, tracing more complainants and coordinating with police units across multiple states. The investigation follows the arrest of nine individuals involved in operating mule bank accounts used for online scams worth crores, with authorities freezing over Rs 14.87 crore in suspicious transactions.

In a significant crackdown on cyber crime, Begusarai police have detained Sunil Kumar, implicated in a vast online scam. His bank account was dubbed a 'mule account', enabling fraudulent transactions exceeding Rs 15.25 crore throughout the country. Sunil admitted to accepting Rs 3.75 lakh for sharing his account information with cybercriminals, resulting in the filing of 205 complaints.

Gang advertised Aadhaar card and PAN card related services on social media

Accused — Vikas and Suraj — pose as bank execs, use fake apps to steal card details & OTPs

In a significant crackdown, Giridih police nabbed six cybercriminals hiding in the depths of Kalaria jungle, seizing a trove of digital evidence including several smartphones, SIM cards, and motorcycles. These scammers hooked unsuspecting victims using deceptive applications such as 'RTO e-Challan Check.apk' and 'MGL Gas.apk', exploiting remote access to siphon funds from their bank accounts.

In a groundbreaking initiative, Bihar Police's latest campaign, 'Cyber Prahar 3.0,' has made impressive strides within its first week, resulting in 31 FIRs and 50 arrests. This focused operation takes aim at deceptive fraud networks, mule accounts, and individuals utilizing counterfeit documents. Authorities have swiftly confiscated electronic devices and falsified identification, while ongoing investigations promise to uncover even more offenders.