Kurukshetra Police Uncover Sophisticated Cybercrime Network in Major Banking Fraud Case
In a significant breakthrough against digital financial crime, police in Haryana's Kurukshetra district have successfully dismantled a coordinated cybercrime operation that executed a sophisticated heist, siphoning more than ₹5.4 lakh from a private bank account within a single day. The investigation has exposed what authorities believe to be a multi-state fraud network with far-reaching implications.
The Discovery and Initial Investigation
The case came to light when Dharam Singh, a resident of Berthala village in Kurukshetra, discovered alarming discrepancies in his savings. According to police reports, Singh had invested ₹7.8 lakh into a fixed deposit account in August 2024. When he checked his account balance in April 2025, he was shocked to find that more than ₹5.4 lakh had been mysteriously drained from his account.
The cybercrime police station immediately launched an investigation into the unauthorized transactions. Forensic analysis of digital trails revealed a disturbing pattern: the attackers had executed eleven separate transactions within a 24-hour window, a deliberate strategy designed to bypass traditional banking security alerts and monitoring systems.
The Arrests and Suspect Identities
Following an intensive tactical operation led by Sub-Inspector Mahesh Kumar and a specialized cyber unit, police tracked four suspects to the Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh. The coordinated operation resulted in the arrest of:
- Rahul from Marui
- Aamir Sahil from Lehangpura
- Sohrab Ali from Sindhora
- Mohammad Arman from Asarabad
The accused were presented before a magistrate on Sunday and have been remanded to judicial custody as the investigation continues to unfold.
Uncovering a Wider Criminal Enterprise
While the Kurukshetra theft initially triggered the arrests, detectives soon realized they had stumbled upon a much larger criminal operation. A police spokesperson revealed crucial findings: "During the investigation, it was revealed that bank accounts belonging to the accused, particularly Rahul, showed transactions totaling between ₹15-20 lakh."
These substantial transactions have been linked to active fraud complaints across several other states, suggesting the group operated as what investigators describe as a "mule" network or a clearinghouse for stolen digital funds. This discovery indicates the Kurukshetra case represents just one node in a potentially extensive criminal enterprise spanning multiple jurisdictions.
Ongoing Forensic Investigation
The cybercrime cell, under the supervision of Sub-Inspector Ved Prakash, is currently conducting a comprehensive audit of seized electronic devices and bank statements. The investigative team is focused on three primary objectives:
- Tracing the remaining stolen funds and their movement through various accounts
- Identifying additional accomplices who may be part of the broader network
- Determining the exact method of breach, whether through phishing attacks, SIM-swapping techniques, or potential internal bank vulnerabilities
This case highlights the growing sophistication of cybercriminals targeting banking systems in India and underscores the importance of enhanced digital security measures for financial institutions and individual account holders alike.
