₹1.27 Crore Fraud Case: Maharashtra Police Nab Accused in Cybercrime Crackdown
Major Breakthrough in ₹1.27 Crore Cyber Fraud Case
Law enforcement agencies have made significant progress in a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme that resulted in a loss of ₹1.27 crores.
According to authorities, “The scam involved a complex web of forged documents, mule bank accounts, and SIM cards used to execute and route fraudulent transactions. Investigators claim that the racket had international connections, possibly with cybercriminals based in Nigeria.”
The Cyber Crime Branch apprehended Meraj Ansari, a key figure in the operation, from the Virar area in Maharashtra on May 22, 2026. Further questioning is expected to bring Ansari to Kanpur for investigation.
Fraudulent Transactions and Money Laundering
- The scamsters allegedly laundered the ill-gotten gains by purchasing luxury items, including a substantial quantity of gold valued at ₹54 lakhs from an MMTC-PAMP store in Noida.
- Digital evidence, including CCTV footage and mobile app data, helped identify Ansari and confirm his involvement in the racket.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the syndicate may have targeted numerous individuals, resulting in a substantial financial loss. As the inquiry unfolds, additional arrests are anticipated, and law enforcement aims to expose the full extent of the cyber fraud racket.
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