Crime & Law · India
Multiple Cyber Fraud Networks Busted Across India, Arrests Made
Multiple Indian police forces have busted several cyber fraud networks involved in large-scale financial crimes. In Gujarat, a network defrauding corporate accounts via bulk mode was dismantled, leading to six arrests. Another operation in Gujarat uncovered a gang selling performance-enhancing drugs online, with seven arrests. Gujarat police also busted a network operating from Dubai, involved in over ₹250 crore of fraud, arresting 19 individuals. In Maharashtra, two individuals were arrested in Greater Noida for cyber fraud, with ₹14.90 lakh found in a bank account. A gang targeting US citizens through Google Ads was busted in Greater Noida, resulting in six arrests. In Gwalior, a cyber fraud case involving online trading defrauded a Chartered Accountant of ₹21.05 crore, reported as the largest such fraud in the area. Bihar Police identified 5,035 mule accounts used by cybercriminals who allegedly siphoned ₹63 crore. In Alwar, ₹5.84 lakh was defrauded through online trading scams. Separately, Meerut police seized ₹2.50 crore worth of property acquired through cyber fraud. A call center in Noida, defrauding people with fake SpiceJet job offers, was also busted, with four arrests.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
- Centre (2): Amar Ujala, Patrika
- Right (2): Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran