- By Kamakshi Bishnoi
- Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:10 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
In a major crackdown on cybercrime, special teams of the Cyber Crime and Security Unit (CCSU) of the Bihar Police conducted raids at multiple locations in Patna and Sheikhpura, arresting 26 cyber fraudsters. Of the total arrests, 21 were made in Patna and five in Sheikhpura. An FIR has been registered at the cyber police station in connection with the case.
According to police headquarters, the action was taken following a tip-off. Teams from the CCSU and the Patna Cyber Police Station carried out raids on February 2 at three locations under the Danapur and Rupaspur police station areas. Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused were cheating people through fake digital service centres and bogus call centres.
Police said the gang allegedly defrauded around 500 people of nearly Rs 1 crore over the past four years. A fake website was created in 2022, after which the accused rented houses in Patna and other areas to operate fraudulent call centres under the guise of online computer training and digital service providers.
Investigators revealed that the accused collected mobile numbers and personal data of citizens through Google and other online sources. Using both male and female callers, they lured victims with offers such as mobile recharges, railway and flight ticket bookings, Aadhaar updates, and other digital services. Payments were collected through QR codes, but no services were provided and the victims’ numbers were later blocked.
During the raids, police seized 30 keypad mobile phones, 23 smartphones, 19 laptops, 27 hard drives, 12 ATM cards, and a Wi-Fi router.
In a separate operation in Sheikhpura, a joint team of the Cyber Police Station, Special Task Force (STF), and CCSU conducted simultaneous raids at three locations on February 3, arresting five accused. Preliminary findings showed that the accused were running frauds through fake loan applications.
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Police said the cyber criminals contacted people through calls, messages, and other digital platforms, offering instant loans. Victims were asked to pay processing fees, KYC charges, and other amounts online. After receiving the money, the accused neither provided loans nor maintained contact, blocking the victims’ mobile numbers.
Further investigation is underway in both cases.