Kanpur Cyber Fraud Case: ₹7.50 Crore Scam Filed Against Wanted Accused

Investigations into a ₹7.50 crore cyber fraud case targeting Kanpur suspect Rajbir Singh Yadav continue with intensified efforts to locate him.

Investigation Details

Kanpur police have escalated efforts to locate Rajbir Singh Yadav, known as Omkar, the suspected orchestrator of a financial scheme involving illicit bank account networks linked to ₹125 crore in questionable transactions. A new cyber fraud case has been initiated, alleging a ₹7.50 crore deception tied to the accused.

Location and Raids

Authorities have traced Rajbir’s movements across multiple states, with specialized teams conducting coordinated raids to effect his arrest. Eight individuals, including four banking professionals, were detained in late April 2026 for allegedly aiding his operations.

Surveillance and Interrogations

Surveillance and interrogations have indicated his presence in Maharashtra, Delhi, Chhattisgarh, and Agra, among other regions. The reward for information leading to his capture has been raised to ₹50,000.

Suspect’s Methods

Investigators revealed that Rajbir, a former banking sector employee, exploited vulnerable populations by offering false promises of government benefits, housing, business certifications, and employment. Using stolen identity documents, he allegedly established bank accounts later used to process funds from cyber fraud and other dubious financial activities.

Exploitation of Vulnerable Populations

Rajbir targeted vulnerable groups with false promises, leveraging their trust to acquire sensitive information and establish fraudulent accounts.

Use of Stolen Identity Documents

The suspect allegedly used stolen identity documents to create bank accounts, which were then utilized to process funds from cyber fraud and other illegal financial activities.

Asset Freeze and Recovery

During the probe, law enforcement froze ₹4.20 crore across five accounts suspected of being linked to the suspect. Additional assets, valued at ₹1.50 crore in Rohtas, Bihar, and ₹2.50 crore in Kanpur’s Fazalganj area, have been identified.

Frozen Accounts

Law enforcement has frozen ₹4.20 crore across five accounts linked to the suspect, indicating significant financial activity tied to the case.

Identified Assets

Authorities have identified assets worth ₹1.50 crore in Rohtas, Bihar, and ₹2.50 crore in Kanpur’s Fazalganj area, which are under scrutiny for potential illicit origins.

Previous Crackdown

Rajbir reportedly went underground following a crackdown on an alleged gaming application fraud network in February 2026. During an investigation into a ₹100 crore cyber fraud case, his involvement in a broader financial infrastructure was uncovered.

Crackdown on Gaming Application Fraud

The suspect’s activities were linked to a larger financial network after a crackdown on a gaming application fraud scheme in February 2026.

Expert Advice

Cybercrime expert and former IPS officer Prof. Triveni Singh highlighted the growing trend of cybercriminals leveraging false job offers, government scheme promotions, loan opportunities, and document verification claims to acquire personal data. He urged the public to share sensitive information such as Aadhaar, PAN, banking details, and KYC documents exclusively with verified institutions.

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