Bihar Police Cracks Down on Cyber Crimes with 602 Arrests & ₹199 Crore Recovered

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Cyber Crime Crackdown in Bihar Yields 602 Arrests, ₹199 Crore Under Investigation

The Bihar Cyber Crime and Security Unit (CCSU) has made significant strides in combating cybercrime, arresting 602 individuals in just four months while investigating fraud cases totaling ₹199.09 crore.

According to officials, the number of cyber complaints has surged in recent times, with criminals employing various tactics such as digital arrest scams, fake investment schemes, and UPI frauds to target citizens.

These crimes often involve sophisticated social engineering techniques, making it challenging for investigators to track down the perpetrators.

Mule Accounts Uncovered

A total of 5,035 mule bank accounts, allegedly used by cybercriminals to transfer and conceal stolen money, have been identified by the CCSU. Additionally, 22 bank branches have been found to have unusually high numbers of suspicious accounts, raising suspicions of potential involvement of bank employees or other facilitators.

Tech Surveillance Intensified

Technical surveillance measures have been intensified as part of the statewide cyber crime crackdown. Officials have confirmed that 4,147 mobile numbers and 638 IMEI numbers linked to suspected cyber fraud activities have been blocked, including the use of fake SIM cards, cloned mobile devices, and digital wallet networks by cyber gangs to conceal their identities while carrying out online fraud.

Cyber Helpline Proves Effective

The state’s cyber helpline, 1930, has proven to be an effective tool in tackling online financial fraud. Since the implementation of the IVRS system, the helpline has seen a significant increase in calls, averaging 8,100 per day. Authorities have credited the early reporting of complaints with enabling them to freeze suspicious transactions before they could be fully withdrawn or routed through multiple accounts.

Experts Weigh In

Experts believe that social engineering has become the most powerful tool used by cybercriminals today. By exploiting fear, greed, and the desire for quick profits, fraudsters manipulate victims psychologically before carrying out financial fraud. To combat this growing threat, strict monitoring of mule account networks, fake digital identities, and interstate banking trails is essential.

Bihar Police, CCSU, and banking agencies are currently investigating cyber fraud syndicates, suspicious bank accounts, digital devices, and financial transaction trails linked to these operations. With the state intensifying its digital crime enforcement strategy, more large-scale operations against organized cyber gangs are expected in the coming months.