In a significant crackdown on digital deception, the Deoghar police in Jharkhand have dismantled a cyber fraud network, arresting a dozen individuals accused of impersonating customer care executives to swindle people.
Major Raid Nets Dozen Accused
The operation, carried out on Wednesday, targeted suspects operating within the limits of the Palajori and Karon police stations. A special team, spearheaded by Cyber Police Station in-charge Shivnarayan Kamat and assisted by the Sarath police station, conducted simultaneous raids leading to the arrests.
Those taken into custody have been identified as Niranjan Kumar Paswan, Amar Kumar Das, Mahesh Das, Rahul Das, Mithun Kumar Das, Shokat Ansari, Asrat Ansari, Pankaj Kumar, Jaiki Kumar Mandal, Satri Kumar Mandal, Gaffar Ansari and Nurul Ansari.
Modus Operandi and Seized Evidence
The accused allegedly ran an organized racket where they contacted potential victims via phone calls and online platforms. Posing as legitimate customer care representatives from various companies or banks, they would trick people into divulging personal and financial information, leading to fraudulent transactions.
During the searches, law enforcement recovered crucial evidence linking the group to the crimes. The seized items include 14 mobile phones, 16 SIM cards, and several other electronic devices believed to have been used to carry out the cyber fraud.
Separate Operation Recovers Significant Cash
In a connected but separate action, the police arrested another individual identified as Rakib Ansari from Tulsitand village under the Karon police station jurisdiction. This operation yielded a substantial cash recovery of Rs 3.72 lakh, suspected to be proceeds from the fraudulent activities. Additionally, three mobile phones and two SIM cards were confiscated from his possession.
The twin operations highlight a focused effort by the Deoghar police to combat the rising threat of cybercrime in the region. These arrests are expected to provide further leads into the network's operations and potentially prevent future financial losses for citizens. Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and verify the credentials of anyone claiming to be a customer care official before sharing sensitive details.
