Noida, May 30: The Cyber Crime Police in Noida have made significant progress in a cyber fraud case involving ₹1.29 crore, linked to a scheme dubbed “digital arrest.” Authorities have apprehended an individual who provided bank accounts to cybercriminals.
According to police reports, the arrested suspect opened bank accounts for laborers and others, renting them out to cybercriminals. These accounts were used to transfer the fraudulent amounts. The cybercriminals had contacted the victim, posing as officials from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). They claimed that explicit videos had been sent from the victim’s mobile number and that the Mumbai Crime Branch and CBI were investigating the matter.
By instilling fear of legal action, the fraudsters coerced the victim into transferring a total of ₹1,29,61,962 across various bank accounts under the pretense of a digital arrest. Following the victim’s complaint, a case was registered at the Cyber Crime Police Station under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 66D of the IT Act.
Previously, police had already arrested four suspects in connection with this case. On May 29, they arrested a 21-year-old named Akash, son of Naresh, from the Nihal Vihar area of West Delhi. Investigations revealed that Akash charged ₹50,000 for each bank account he provided to the cybercriminals. He has allegedly supplied around 12 bank accounts to these fraudsters. The police have also received multiple complaints against Akash’s own bank account on the National Cyber Crime Portal from various states, including four from Karnataka, three from Maharashtra, one from Telangana, two from Kerala, one from Haryana, and one from Gujarat. Two mobile phones were also seized from the suspect.
Police officials stated that individuals who provide bank accounts play a crucial role in the cybercriminal network. These accounts are used to transfer the stolen funds, misleading investigative agencies. Authorities are now actively searching for other suspects connected to this network.
The Cyber Crime Police have urged the public not to believe in any claims related to digital arrests. No government agency can arrest an individual via phone or video call. If someone impersonates an officer from the police, CBI, ED, or any other agency to intimidate, it should be reported to the police immediately.
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