• Source:Jagran News Network

The Gardanibagh police have busted an international cyber fraud network operating from Patna, uncovering over 100 bank accounts linked to fraudulent activities. A detailed examination of ATM cards and passbooks seized from the accused revealed that more than a dozen of these accounts already have cybercrime cases registered against them in multiple states.

Police said these accounts were being used to receive and withdraw proceeds from cyber fraud. Most of the accounts belong to banks outside Bihar, with several being current accounts. Authorities are now collecting complete details of all suspicious accounts and may seek remand of the arrested accused for further questioning if required.

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Investigators revealed that the gang not only tampered with ATMs to withdraw money but also functioned as account handlers for other cybercrime syndicates. They provided bank accounts to fraudsters involved in scams through gaming apps and other online platforms, thereby acting as a crucial link in the larger cybercrime network.

On Friday, coordinated raids in Patna, Gaya and Muzaffarpur led to the arrest of 13 cyber fraudsters, including the kingpin Saurabh Dwivedi. The seized material included 54 ATM cards, 11 passbooks, 23 mobile phones, 28 chequebooks, two cars, and two passports. Among the arrested are loan agents from private banks and a computer engineer. The gang had been active for nearly a year.

Police said the gang executed fraud through two primary methods: trapping ATM cards to steal money and conducting domestic and international transactions using mule accounts. Suspicious financial transactions worth Rs 50-55 crore have surfaced so far. Investigators also found that part of the illegal money flow occurred through cryptocurrency.

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The cybercriminals used highly organised and technologically advanced techniques, operating in a chain structure. They also exploited gaming applications, extorting money from victims through transactions involving both real and virtual currency. To evade detection, the money was routed through multiple mule accounts.

Search operations are underway to trace remaining members of the network.


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