Indian police bust cyber fraud syndicates in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan

The Lucknow police in Uttar Pradesh dismantled an inter‑state cyber fraud gang, arresting five suspects—Ram Swaroop, Amit Kumar, Subhash (alias Satish, Chotu), Puttialal and Raju Rawat. During the raid officials seized eleven Android phones, three iPads, cash of ₹8,358, bank cards, identity documents and a Swift Desire car, as well as a scooter. The gang allegedly stole mobile phones in crowded areas, swapped SIMs, and used UPI transfers to swindle approximately ₹8.19 million from victims.

In Churu, Rajasthan, the district police uncovered a high‑tech crypto fraud operation that moved about ₹2.29 crore. Four members—Bhavani Singh, Manish Meghwal, Sanjay Singh and Deepanshu—were arrested for using platforms such as Telegram and TronLink to convert USDT into Indian rupees, routing funds through multiple bank accounts before cashing out via ATMs and checks. Some suspects had fled to West Bengal before being recaptured. Investigations into the broader network and additional collaborators continue.