In a significant breakthrough, Guwahati police have arrested two cybercriminals, Papu Das and Nizam Ali, involved in a massive fraud that resulted in the theft of Rs 2 crore from unsuspecting victims in just one week. The duo was apprehended after an intensive investigation by the cybercrime unit.
The accused, Papu Das from Fatashil and Nizam Ali from Sonapur, utilized the internet and various deceptive tactics to exploit their victims. The criminals employed fake phone calls and messages to trick individuals into revealing sensitive banking information, such as account numbers, passwords, and OTPs.
Once the fraudsters gained access to their victims’ bank accounts, they siphoned off large amounts of money, totaling Rs 2 crore. In order to launder the stolen funds, they deposited the money into a current account. Additionally, the duo rented a businessman’s current account for Rs 25 lakh, promising him a return of the same amount within a week.
Following multiple reports of suspicious activity, cyber police launched a thorough investigation. Their efforts, including marathon interrogations, led to the revelation that Papu Das and Nizam Ali were part of a larger fraud network. This network appears to have been operating for some time, targeting vulnerable bank customers and using a combination of phishing and social engineering tactics to carry out their fraudulent schemes.
