In a significant breakthrough, the Aligarh Police arrested three members of an interstate gang involved in a large-scale cyber fraud operation. The police seized Rs19 lakh in cash, chequebooks from various banks, 10 ATM cards, passbooks, mobile phones, and multiple identity cards, including Aadhar cards and driving licences, from the gang’s possession.
The arrested individuals, identified as Manish from Nashik, Kashish from Delhi, and Arshad from Quarsi, were involved in fraudulent activities across multiple states including Delhi, Maharashtra, Telangana, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Bihar. According to the police, the gang exploited the bank account details of unsuspecting victims, many of whom were poor individuals, using their accounts to siphon off money. The stolen funds were then moved through various channels, including hawala transactions.
The arrests were made after a coordinated operation by the District Surveillance Unit, District SWAT Team, Police Station Civil Lines, and Police Station Banna Devi. The gang’s operations spanned multiple regions, and they reportedly defrauded victims out of a total of Rs 5 to 6 crore over time.
Assistant Superintendent of Police Amrit Kumar Jain revealed that the fraudsters often targeted vulnerable individuals, manipulating their accounts to withdraw large sums of money, which was then funneled through different means.
The police’s recovery included significant assets such as a Baleno car, mobile phones, and several bank documents, which were part of the gang’s operations. Investigations are ongoing, with authorities tracing more fraudulent activities across the states involved.
