In the capital Lucknow, the police have succeeded in busting a large network of cyber thugs. An international cyber fraud gang has been exposed in the joint action of Cybercrime Police Station, Cyber Cell and Police Station PGI. The gang was being operated from Sri Lanka, Singapore, Dubai and India.
On June 11, the police received information that some youths are involved in suspicious activities in flat number 1105 of an apartment located on Shamia Mail Road. The police team raided and arrested 15 fraudsters from the spot. 70 mobiles, 12 laptops, 115 ATM cards, 25 checkbooks, 53 passbooks, 38 SIM cards and fake documents were recovered from them.
International cyber fraud gang busted
The gang used to get money from people by giving investment, online gaming and job through fake mobile apps and websites called Anna Reddy. On completion of the task, there was a promise to give thick returns, but the account was blocked as soon as the money was received.
The thugs used fake SIM cards and bank accounts so that the transaction does not trace. The device and location were replaced by withdrawing the amount immediately. DCP Crime Kamlesh Dixit said that the gang network is spread internationally. Masters were sent abroad to the masterminds. Most of the complaints were received from South India.
Police arrested 15 accused
The arrested accused include youths from UP, Bihar. Further investigation is being done by registering a case against them in the police station PGI.