Uttar Pradesh Police Dismantles Cyber Fraud Gang with International Links
UP Police bust inter-state cyber gang in Bareilly with links to Nepal, China; arrests 5
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Uttar Pradesh Police have arrested five individuals in Bareilly district for their involvement in an inter-state cyber fraud syndicate linked to operators in Nepal and China. The gang allegedly duped victims across various states using fake accounts and digital tools, prompting a significant investigation into their operations.
- 01Five suspects arrested in Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh, linked to a cyber fraud syndicate.
- 02Gang reportedly has connections to operators in Nepal and handlers in China.
- 03Police recovered multiple devices, bank documents, and illegal firearms during the raid.
- 04A total of 524 complaints tied to 22 bank accounts indicate extensive fraudulent activities.
- 05The suspected kingpin, Sumit Kumar, remains at large as investigations continue.
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Uttar Pradesh Police have successfully dismantled an inter-state cyber fraud gang operating out of Bareilly district. On Saturday, authorities arrested five individuals: Shakib Ali, Rajkumar, Ashish Singh, Babloo alias Madhoram, and Sachendra Kumar, who are accused of defrauding victims across various states using fake accounts and advanced digital tools. The police's investigation revealed connections to operators based in Nepal and handlers in China. During the operation, law enforcement seized a laptop, seven mobile phones, bank documents, 11 cards, an SUV, and illegal firearms, along with substantial fraud-related data. In total, 524 complaints associated with 22 bank accounts were uncovered, highlighting the gang's extensive fraudulent activities. The alleged mastermind, Sumit Kumar, remains at large, and police are continuing their investigation into the syndicate's operations.
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The dismantling of this cyber fraud gang could lead to greater security for residents in Uttar Pradesh, reducing the risk of online scams.
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