Police Arrest Six in Cyber Fraud Case Involving 21 Complaints Worth ₹76.44 Lakh
Varanasi police have detained six individuals in a cyber fraud scheme involving ₹76.44 lakh.
Key Details of the Case
Varanasi police have detained six individuals, including a woman, in connection with a cyber fraud scheme involving 21 reported incidents totaling ₹76.44 lakh.
The operation, conducted by a joint team from the Sigra police station and the local cybercrime unit, uncovered a network facilitating financial crimes through manipulated banking infrastructure.
A tip-off led authorities to a location near Om Public School in the Mahmoorganj area under Sigra police jurisdiction, resulting in the arrest of the suspects.
Operation and Arrests
The group allegedly operated by recruiting individuals from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, offering incentives in exchange for their bank account details.
Investigators revealed that the accused altered the permanent addresses on Aadhaar cards to falsely associate victims with the Sigra region, enabling the creation of fraudulent accounts.
The gang reportedly utilized forged Aadhaar documents to open bank accounts at multiple financial institutions.
Investigation Findings
A postman within the group is accused of assisting in acquiring banking materials, including cheque books, passbooks, and debit cards, which were then distributed to account holders.
These kits, paired with SIM cards linked to the accounts, were allegedly transported to cybercriminals via courier services.
During the investigation, law enforcement recovered several banking documents, six mobile devices, two PAN cards, and three forged Aadhaar cards.
Arrested Individuals
The arrested individuals include Anil Kumar, Kumari, Mala, Umang Kumar, Jitendra Kumar Kannaujiya, and Shobhnath.
Implications and Ongoing Investigations
The case highlights the use of identity manipulation and logistical coordination to execute large-scale financial fraud.
The operation underscores the growing sophistication of cybercrime networks, which exploit vulnerable populations and bureaucratic systems to launder illicit funds.
Authorities have initiated further inquiries to determine the full scope of the scheme and identify additional participants.
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