Indian police dismantle extortion and cybercrime syndicates in Bijnor and Indore

Police in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh have dismantled two separate criminal syndicates involved in extortion and cybercrime.

In Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, authorities arrested five individuals belonging to an extortion gang. The group reportedly gathered personal information and details regarding past disputes or old rivalries to intimidate victims. They would then demand money under the guise of facilitating settlements, threatening to file serious criminal cases if the payments were refused.

In Indore, Madhya Pradesh, the Aerodrome police uncovered a mule account syndicate as part of ‘Operation Matrix’. Six suspects were arrested, while one remains at large. The gang operated by renting bank accounts from individuals for small sums, such as 4,000 to 5,000 rupees, to facilitate cyber fraud transactions.

Investigations revealed that these accounts were linked to approximately 200 cases across various states. One account showed transactions totaling approximately 3.42 crore rupees, while another recorded 17.5 lakh rupees. Police seized various items, including 34 ATM cards, 12 passbooks, 24 checkbooks, and mobile phones, as they continue to investigate the broader network and potential involvement of bank employees.