The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested Sunny Yadav, a key player in an international cyber fraud network involved in an investment scam and digital arrest racket linked to Chinese fraudsters.
The arrest was made following a tip-off, leading authorities to Yadav’s residence under Jagannathpur police station jurisdiction. During the operation, the CID seized a mobile phone, two SIM cards, three ATM cards, a bank passbook, and Rs32,500 in cash.
According to the CID, Sunny Yadav’s bank account had been flagged on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal in multiple complaints related to fraudulent investment schemes and impersonation-based “digital arrest” scams.
“This arrest follows an earlier crackdown on July 4, where seven cyber fraudsters from the same gang were apprehended,” a CID spokesperson said.
The digital arrest scam typically involves threatening victims with fabricated criminal charges, coercing them into paying large sums under the pretext of avoiding arrest. Meanwhile, the investment scam falsely promises high returns through fraudulent platforms often operated with international coordination.
The CID has confirmed ongoing investigations to identify other operatives and financial links to foreign handlers, particularly from China.
