Patna Police Cracks Down on Multi-Crime Syndicate in Danapur Raid
In a significant crackdown, Patna police have apprehended eight individuals linked to a sophisticated criminal network involving hawala transactions, cyberfraud, and the illegal liquor trade. The operation unfolded on February 7, following a tip-off received by the Danapur police.
Dramatic Rescue and Raid Operation
Acting swiftly on information that a person was being held captive at an apartment on Gola Road, a police team, under the directives of City SP (West) Bhanu Pratap Singh, conducted a raid. The team successfully rescued the captive, identified as Silana Gupta, son of Kedar Nath Gupta, a resident of Trimurti Nagar in Danapur. Gupta was found alongside eight other individuals, all of whom were subsequently taken into custody.
Interrogation revealed a complex web of illicit activities. According to SP Bhanu Pratap Singh, the group was actively engaged in hawala operations and the illegal liquor business. Gupta, in particular, was involved in money transactions and cyberfraud, which led to his captivity as the accused pressured him to execute a land agreement.
Substantial Seizures and Evidence Recovery
A thorough search of the apartment yielded significant evidence, including 19.875 litres of foreign liquor, Rs 4.16 lakh in cash, and eight cellphones. All items were seized by the authorities as part of the investigation.
Unraveling the Criminal Network
Further investigation disclosed that Anish Kumar, Rahul Kumar, and Silana Gupta jointly operated a hawala network. They allegedly lured local businessmen with promises of 30% profit on investments, while also duping people through cyberfraud schemes.
Multiple legal cases have been initiated in response to these findings. A separate FIR was registered at the cyber police station to address the fraud allegations. Additionally, a case was filed at the Danapur police station, and another under the Bihar Excise Act was registered for the illegal liquor trade.
Identities of the Arrested Accused
The arrested individuals have been identified as Anish Kumar, Vishal Kumar, Rahul Kumar, Rohit Kumar, Silana Gupta, Ravi Krishna, Adarsh Kumar, and Rocky Kumar. Police are continuing their investigation to uncover any further connections or activities linked to this syndicate.
