Cyber thugs had started cheating in the greed of commission by giving bank account for transaction. The accused visited Delhi and Haryana for training in online fraud. The police arrested 12 gang members in Hyderabad and Satna, and obtained vital information from them.
By Neeraj Pandey
Published Date: Thu, 09 Jan 2025 09:46:51 PM (IST)
Updated Date: Thu, 09 Jan 2025 09:46:51 PM (IST)
HighLights
- Cyber thugs gave bank account for transaction.
- The accused took fraud training from Delhi, Haryana.
- 12 cyber thugs arrested in Hyderabad and Satna.
Naiduniya Representative, Jabalpur. Being lured by the commission they get by giving bank accounts to cyber thugs for transactions, some of the accused also got addicted to fraud. The accused had gone out and got training in online fraud from the gang members.
Many were defrauded through online gaming and other frauds. The accused had gone to Delhi and Haryana to learn the methods of cyber fraud. This information was obtained during the interrogation of the accused caught by the State Cyber Cell of the police.
12 members associated with thug gang arrested
Two days ago, the police, while taking action in Hyderabad and Satna, arrested 12 members associated with the online fraud gang. Based on the information received from the accused, the police are now finding out about the members of the gang imparting training in online fraud. Police also got many other clues during interrogation.
27 bank passbooks, 48 ATM cards seized
In the case of online fraud, it was found that the amount was deposited in a bank account of Satna. The State Cyber Cell had reached Satna while chasing this account. During investigation, many such bank accounts were revealed in Satna, in which the amount of cyber fraud and fraud was being deposited.
collusion between bank employees
Vicious thugs sitting in another state were depositing money online in the bank accounts of many people of Satna. Used to pay commission on every transaction. There were some account holders in this game whose fraudulent amount was being exchanged online without their knowledge with the connivance of bank employees.
17 bank account passbooks, 48 ATM cards
The State Cyber Cell has arrested 11 people resident of Jabalpur, Maihar and Satna in the case. Rs 15 lakh has been seized from the possession of the accused. 20 mobile phones, eight laptops, 17 bank account passbooks, 48 ATM cards, chequebooks, swipe machines used in fraud have been found.
Looking for those selling fake SIM cards
19 fake SIM cards have been seized from the arrested accused. These SIM cards were used to open bank accounts for cyber fraud. The SIM card is in other people’s name.
Investigation has revealed that the accused had fraudulently issued SIM cards for cheating and making transactions. These SIM cards were purchased from Satna and Jabalpur. Those selling fake SIM cards are being searched.
The role of representatives of telecom companies in the game of SIM cards and their use in bank accounts has also been found suspicious. This is also the target of State Cyber Cell.
