Cyber Fraud Gang Busted in Haldwani, Six Accused Arrested

Haldwani police have successfully busted a major cyber fraud gang and arrested six individuals involved in fraudulent banking activities. This gang was opening fake bank accounts to dupe unsuspecting victims. On Wednesday night, the police apprehended the accused near the Chopda Chowk rural bank in Mukhani. A significant number of Aadhaar cards, bank passbooks, checkbooks, ATM cards, fake SIM cards, and other suspicious documents were seized from them.

How Did They Operate?

Investigations revealed that the gang would open current accounts in various banks and transfer cyber fraud money into them within a few days. They would then withdraw the amount before authorities could detect the fraud. Additionally, certain chit fund companies were also using these accounts for illegal financial transactions. This well-organized gang had been carrying out cyber crimes on a large scale, leaving many victims in distress.

Arrested Accused and Their Locations

The six individuals arrested by the police have been identified as:

Raghvendra Pratap Singh - Resident of Deoria Meer, Deoria Police Station

Lucky - Resident of Kashiram Colony, Bangla Bazaar, Ashiana Police Station, Lucknow

Rohan Khan - Resident of Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Cantt Sadar Police Station, Lucknow

Aakash Singh - Resident of Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Cantt Sadar Police Station, Lucknow

Deepak - Resident of Vikramaditya Marg, Chief Minister's Residence, Badriyabad, Gautam Palli Police Station, Lucknow

Rocky - Resident of Kashiram Colony, Bangla Bazaar, Ashiana Police Station, Lucknow

These individuals had rented accommodation in Haldwani using fake documents. Since the landlord failed to verify their credentials, legal action was taken against him as well. The police have imposed a fine of INR 10,000 and warned property owners to be more cautious while renting out their premises.

SSP Prahlad Narayan Meena stated that several crucial details have emerged during the investigation. The police are now actively searching for the mastermind behind this gang. Further inquiries are expected to uncover more cases related to cyber fraud linked to this network.

Cybercriminals continuously devise new methods to deceive people. To stay safe, always verify any suspicious calls, messages, or online transactions before proceeding. Avoid clicking on unknown links and never share your banking details with anyone. Staying alert is the best way to prevent cyber fraud.