Gurugram Police have cracked an interstate cybercrime network, arresting nine men from Rajasthan involved in online investment frauds and fake gaming schemes, officials said on Friday.
The gang reportedly had connections with cybercriminals in Dubai, luring victims through instant messaging groups and fraudulent links. A cyber police team located the suspects in a hideout in Kota, Rajasthan, and arrested them on Wednesday.
Those arrested include Lekhraj Meena, Manish, Anil Bairagi, Sonu, Deepak, Himanshu (all from Kota), along with Sanskar alias Pranshu and Gagan Patel from Madhya Pradesh, and Manish from Bara, Rajasthan. Authorities seized 13 mobile phones, three laptops, and 37 ATM cards during the operation.
Investigations revealed that Rs2.4 lakh defrauded from victims had been transferred to a bank account under Madhav Associated Company, initially owned by Lekhraj Meena and later sold to Manish. Fraudulent accounts were also created for Anil Bairagi using forged rent agreements, allowing the gang to siphon money to Dubai.
Anil Bairagi and Sanskar coordinated closely with Dubai-based fraudsters. Bairagi rented a flat in Kota for Rs15,000 per month to run the operation. The gang retained 30% of the defrauded money, while 70% was sent to their Dubai handlers. Other members were employed with a monthly salary of Rs15,000.
The accused were presented in a city court on Thursday and sent to judicial custody, as the investigation continues into the network’s activities.
