In a major breakthrough, the Radha Kishore Pur police have arrested three youths connected to an international cyber fraud ring that stole crores of rupees by hacking bank accounts under the guise of a call center. The arrests followed a detailed investigation prompted by multiple complaints about the fraudulent activities.
The operation took place on Thursday night when the police raided a hotel in Udaipur Matabari and successfully apprehended Henry Lalphomkima (29), Moni Malsum’s knowledge (45), and Samrat Malsum (2
Souvik Dey, Additional Superintendent of Police for Gomati district, shared the details of the operation, emphasizing the scale of the fraud and the police’s success in uncovering the international ring. “The fraudsters primarily targeted senior citizens, using computer software to siphon off lakhs of rupees from their bank accounts. They operated under the pretense of a call center, misleading victims and extracting large sums of money,” Dey said.
The investigation revealed that the group had been running this fraudulent scheme for an extended period, making calls from unknown numbers to professionals like journalists, retired doctors, teachers, and other senior citizens. Victims reported having significant amounts of money stolen from their bank accounts after receiving calls from the fraudsters.
Following the arrests, the accused were presented before a local court on Friday. Police also recovered substantial evidence linking them to the fraud ring, and further investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend additional members of the syndicate.
This operation marks a significant step in the fight against cybercrime, especially targeting vulnerable populations. The authorities have promised to continue their efforts in dismantling such fraud rings and protecting the public from future cyber threats.
