Darbhanga Man Arrested in Cyber Fraud Case Involving 10 Complaints

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Police have apprehended an individual suspected of orchestrating a cyber fraud scheme that targeted individuals nationwide via deceptive cryptocurrency investment opportunities, enticing employment offers, and remote work arrangements.

Darbhanga Man Arrested in Cyber Fraud Case Linked to 10 Complaints

Investigation Reveals Suspicious Financial Activity Across Two Banking Accounts

Law enforcement identified irregular financial activity involving two bank accounts linked to the accused. These accounts, opened in 2025 at a State Bank of India branch affiliated with Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University, recorded significant transactions totaling approximately ₹86.35 lakh.

Detailed Transaction Analysis Shows High Volume of Funds

The first account, a savings account opened on January 3, 2025, processed around ₹49 lakh between January 3 and October 13, 2025. A second account, a current account established on May 23, 2025, recorded transactions amounting to ₹37.55 lakh between August 13 and September 2, 2025.

Ten Complaints Linked to Suspected Accounts

Authorities have connected the fraudulent transactions to ten reported cyber fraud cases. Victims reportedly fell prey to schemes offering high returns on cryptocurrency investments, attractive job opportunities, and lucrative work-from-home roles.

Patna Cyber Unit Engages in Multi-Agency Investigation

The Patna Cyber Crime Special Unit has joined the probe to analyze the financial trails and determine the flow of illicit funds. Investigators are examining whether the money entered the accounts directly from victims or passed through intermediary accounts.

Accused Fails to Provide Satisfactory Explanation for Transactions

The accused was interrogated regarding the large-scale transactions in the two accounts. Law enforcement requested documentation to verify the source of the funds, but the individual could not provide adequate proof or supporting records.

Digital Forensics and Banking Trail Analysis

Ongoing investigations include forensic analysis of the seized mobile phones, which may contain evidence such as communication records, banking app activity, and transaction logs. Investigators are also tracing the movement of funds through the banking system to identify additional accounts and potential accomplices.

Search for Additional Suspects Underway

Police are actively seeking other individuals who may have received the illicitly obtained funds. The investigation is exploring whether the arrested suspect was merely a facilitator or an active participant in the cyber fraud operation.

Public Awareness Campaign on Fraud Prevention

Cybercriminals frequently exploit promises of high cryptocurrency returns, attractive employment, or easy remote work opportunities to defraud victims. Authorities urge the public to independently verify the legitimacy of investment platforms and employers before sharing financial information or initiating transactions.

According to authorities, “Cybercriminals frequently exploit promises of high cryptocurrency returns, attractive employment, or easy remote work opportunities to defraud victims.”