Mumbai Police Uncover Multi-State Cyber Fraud Network, Six Arrested

Mumbai, Gaya, Jamtara: Mumbai Police have dismantled a sophisticated multi-state cyber fraud syndicate, arresting six individuals involved in a large-scale digital financial scam. The fraudsters targeted victims by impersonating representatives from major e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, and Myntra, as well as offering fake loan schemes under the PM Kisan Yojana.

The network operated in three distinct chains. The first chain involved the creation of fake bank accounts using forged Aadhaar and PAN cards, which were sold to operatives in Gaya, Bihar. These accounts were then supplied to the cybercriminals in Jamtara, Jharkhand, who executed fraudulent transactions by posing as e-commerce representatives or loan officers.

The investigation began in March after MRA Marg Police detected suspicious activity involving individuals using fake identities. Three members of the first chain, identified as Umeshkumar Paswan, Amankumar Dilip Parsad, and Rahul Kumar Verma, were arrested after being found operating from a dormitory in Mumbai. They were responsible for opening fake bank accounts using forged documents created via a mobile app.

Further investigation led to the arrest of Mukesh Kumar and Anees Raj Kumar Singh in Gaya, Bihar, who were part of the second chain. On March 22, Abdullah Ansari, a key member of the third chain based in Jamtara, was arrested.

The cybercriminals earned significant sums from this operation, with the first chain members receiving Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000 for each fake bank account created. The second chain earned a 30% commission on fraudulently deposited money, while the third chain kept the remaining 70%, distributing it among the gang members.

Mumbai Police have vowed to continue their investigation, and more arrests are expected as the network's full extent is uncovered.