The Cyber Crime Cell in Lucknow has uncovered a major online fraud racket involving fake firms and fraudulent bank accounts used to siphon off crores of rupees through cyber scams.
Three men — Uttam Kumar Biswas (44), a deputy branch manager of a private bank in Chinhat; Umakant (36); and Rajiv Biswas (28), both residents of Basti district — were arrested in connection with the racket.
According to Inspector Brijesh Yadav of the Cyber Cell, the operation began after a tip-off on November 5 indicated that Umakant and Rajiv were engaged in large-scale cyber fraud. Acting swiftly, a police team apprehended the duo near Axis Bank, Gol Market.
During questioning, the suspects confessed to their links with Uttam Kumar Biswas, who allegedly used his position as a senior bank official to facilitate the opening of fake bank accounts for the fraudulent companies.
Following the lead, police raided Kiran Enclave on Kursi Road and detained Uttam Biswas, who later admitted his involvement. All three accused have been booked under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology (IT) Act.
Investigations revealed that the gang created multiple fake firms and opened numerous bank accounts to channel funds collected through online gaming and other cyber scams. The police are now tracing the money trail and identifying more people linked to the network.
