Raipur, Chhattisgarh – In a significant crackdown on transnational cybercrime, Chhattisgarh Police arrested four individuals linked to a widespread cyber fraud and money laundering network allegedly controlled by Chinese nationals, under Operation Cyber Shield.
The arrested individuals are:
Gajsingh Suna (32) – Balangir, Odisha
Bhikhu Sachdev (32) – Dwarka, Gujarat
Sahil Kaushik (23) – Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Harshit Sharma (18) – Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Police seized:
50 mobile phones
10 desktop computers
Multiple SIM cards
60 bank account kits
These items are key to the ongoing investigation.
The accused ran fake matrimonial websites, such as Erishtaa, Jeevanjodi, and RoyalRishtey, creating fraudulent profiles to lure victims into transferring money under the pretense of marriage arrangements.
Authorities revealed the group operated hundreds of mule bank accounts, used to siphon off and launder money from over 500 victims across India. These accounts were remotely controlled by Chinese operatives using APK (Android Package Kit) tools.
The gang earned commissions based on transaction volumes, making the scam highly lucrative. Victims were primarily targeted through emotional manipulation and online deception.
On Sunday, police conducted raids at two locations in Raipur—Gole Chowk, Dagania, and Katora Talab—sealing the premises used as operational fronts.
Based on the evidence, police registered FIRs under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS):
DD Nagar Police Station – 79 mule accounts
Azad Chowk Police Station – 17 mule accounts
Investigations are ongoing, and more arrests are expected as police track the wider network of accomplices and financial transactions.
