Police dismantle interstate cyber fraud syndicate in Delhi and Jaipur

Police in Delhi and Jaipur have dismantled an interstate cyber fraud syndicate that operated through a sophisticated three-layer system. The gang specialized in stealing mobile phones and subsequently draining funds from the victims' bank accounts using the stolen devices and compromised information.

In Jaipur, authorities arrested nine individuals following raids in Jaipur, Meerut, and Ghaziabad. The operation uncovered a network where one group stole phones, a second group provided mule bank accounts and SIM cards, and a third group operated fake call centers to transfer stolen funds. Seized items included 52 mobile phones, 145 SIM cards, 70 debit cards, laptops, and 400,000 rupees in cash.

In a separate but related crackdown, Delhi Police arrested four individuals, including a Nigerian national, involved in an impersonation scam. The suspects allegedly defrauded a victim of approximately ₹1.46 lakh by claiming a parcel containing gold and US dollars was held by customs.

Amidst these rising digital crimes, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has emphasized the need for enhanced cybersecurity for urban cooperative banks. He announced the launch of a Security Operations Center (SOC) to provide 24/7 monitoring and stressed the importance of collaborating with the National Forensic Sciences University to combat digital transaction fraud.