Patna, May 1: Police in Bihar’s East Champaran district have dismantled an organized gang involved in cyber fraud and hawala operations. Authorities reported on Friday that approximately ₹6.9 million was seized during the operation, revealing a vast financial network operating across borders.
A joint team from the Cyber Police Station and four local police stations conducted simultaneous raids late Thursday night in various locations, including the Ghordasahan Main Road, market area, and Veerta Chowk. They searched around half a dozen shops during these operations.
According to SDPO Abhinav Parashar of the Cyber Cell, police received credible information that money earned through cyber fraud was being transferred to bank accounts in Nepal.
Acting on this tip-off, the police launched a special operation, uncovering a network that attempted to launder illegal funds through Nepali banking channels to evade detection by investigative agencies.
The SDPO stated, “During the raids, six individuals were arrested. We seized ₹6.9 million, 11 mobile phones, a currency counting machine, documents linked to several Nepali bank accounts, and numerous WhatsApp numbers used for communication.”
Law enforcement officials believe that the seized items will play a crucial role in tracing the entire network.
Initial investigations suggest that this gang was operating large-scale cyber fraud activities, with transactions exceeding ₹500 million.
The gang is accused of using ordinary people’s bank accounts for illegal transactions, offering commissions in return.
According to police officials, the roots of this network run deep, potentially involving numerous individuals at both state and international levels. The police are now conducting a thorough investigation to identify other suspects. Further raids and searches are likely in the coming days.
This operation highlights the growing concern over cybercrime and hawala networks in border areas and underscores the need for stringent monitoring of cross-border financial transactions.
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