Etawah police have arrested four cybercriminals involved in a large-scale online gaming fraud scheme with international connections. The arrests stem from an investigation into 32 complaints registered with the National Cyber Crime Bureau, highlighting a sophisticated operation that duped individuals across multiple Indian states.
The arrested individuals have been identified as residents of Etawah, Ballia, Bulandshahr, and Jhansi. During the investigation, police uncovered crucial evidence, including chat records on the criminals’ phones that indicated communication with foreign cyber fraudsters from China, Indonesia, and Hong Kong, discussing transactions worth an astounding 100 crore rupees. An Indonesian SIM card was also recovered from the accused, further solidifying their international links.
According to Etawah SSP Brajesh Kumar, the complaints originated from various states, including Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Kerala, Assam, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh. The cybercriminals confessed during questioning that they were residing in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, ostensibly preparing for NDA exams, but were drawn into the illicit scheme by the allure of quick money.
The arrests were made late Saturday night by a joint team of Kotwali police, SOG (Special Operations Group), and the surveillance team, acting on intelligence about the fraudsters’ presence on Khwaja Road. Police discovered approximately Rs 80 lakh in an account at Bandhan Bank, which exposed the extent of the cybercriminal gang’s activities.
From the accused, the police recovered a substantial amount of evidence, including 6 mobile phones, a pen drive, 3 passbooks, 7 cheque books, 2 Aadhaar cards, a Metrocard, 3 PAN cards, 13 ATM cards, a driving license, 3 QR codes, a motorcycle, and a car. SSP Brajesh Kumar has announced a reward of Rs 15,000 for the police team for their commendable work in apprehending these international cybercriminals.
This case highlights the growing threat of online gaming fraud and the intricate networks that cybercriminals establish, often with international collaborators, to defraud unsuspecting individuals. Law enforcement agencies continue to urge citizens to exercise caution and report any suspicious online activities to the National Cyber Crime Bureau.
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