Jaipur, 19 September (IANS) In a major success under the Operation Cyber Sangram, the police in Alwar district of Rajasthan have successfully abolished the large -scale cyber crime racket responsible for the facility of online fraud of more than Rs 100 crore.
Six accused, including Mastermind Sanjay Arora, have been arrested for their participation in creating and selling hundreds of mule bank accounts used to rob the money received through cyberfrod.
Alwar Superintendent of Police Sudhir Chaudhary said that the operation was started in response to the increasing number of cybercrime complaints, including sexuality cases, online marketplace scams and fraud digital transactions.
Under the leadership of Station House Officer Gurudutt Saini, a special team of Vary Nagar Police Station conducted the investigation and tracked the network working behind the curtain.
Investigations supported by Alwar Cyclone Cell revealed that a suspected bank account called a fictional firm, Laxmi enterprises was used for fraud transactions, which was associated with 101 formal complaints with an amount of more than Rs 41 crore.
During interrogation, the accused admitted to creating a fake firm and opening the current accounts in the names that he sold to the cyber criminal gang.
These mule accounts were used to quickly move illegal funds, ensuring that the accounts could be withdrawn before the accounts are marked or frozen.
The arrested persons also provided the fraudsters with full access to banking credentials, including account number, IFSC code, internet banking details and linked mobile numbers.
Communication and transactions were coordinated through encrypted messaging platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram.
The police have seized adequate evidence including checkbooks, ATM cards, signed checks, mobile phones, SIM cards and a digital records related to mule account transactions.
In view of the severity of the case and potential interstate connections, the Additional Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed under the leadership of the Additional Police Headquarters, led by Kamble Sharan Gopinath to carry forward the investigation and identify additional operators and beneficiaries involved in the racket.
The Rajasthan Police urged the public to be vigilant about such fraud and report any suspected banking activity to the nearest police station or cybercrime helpline.
Further arrests are expected to increase the investigation.
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