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3mo ago

Police Crack Down on Cyber Fraud Syndicates Across India

Authorities arrest multiple suspects linked to large-scale online scams, recovering funds and uncovering international connections.

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The victim woman was asked to complete certain online tasks to make huge returns. She ended up transferring a total of ₹78 lakh to various accounts linked to the suspect. (Representational image)
Inspector Satvir Singh said an FIR under Sections 318(4) (cheating) and 61(2) (criminal conspiracy) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been registered against the accused. (HT Photo)

Overview

  • Noida police arrested Achal Verma, accused of defrauding a woman of ₹78 lakh through a fake online investment scheme, recovering ₹40 lakh so far.
  • In Bhopal, two individuals were detained for selling mule bank accounts used in a ₹1.44 crore online trading scam, with investigations ongoing to identify other culprits.
  • Mumbai police exposed a Telegram-based stock market fraud, arresting 11 suspects who facilitated scams using fake trading apps and laundering money internationally.
  • A Palghar resident, Vijay Chaudhary, was apprehended for his role in 182 cyber fraud cases, using shell companies to launder funds and earning commissions from fraudsters.
  • Investigations reveal international ties to cybercriminals in Nepal and Cambodia, with suspects supplying bank accounts and SIM cards to fraud syndicates.