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In a major crackdown on organised cybercrime, the Civil Lines Police and District Cyber Cell of Rampur have busted an inter-state cyber fraud gang, arresting six accused from Noida’s Sector-142. The accused were allegedly operating a sophisticated online fraud network that siphoned off crores of rupees through gaming and digital payment platforms.
Police officials said the gang had been active for several months and had cheated victims across multiple states. A large cache of digital and banking materials was recovered from the accused, pointing to a well-organised and professionally run cybercrime syndicate.
According to investigators, the gang has cheated victims of more than ₹2 crore so far. However, the mastermind, Salman, remains absconding, and multiple teams have been deployed to trace him.
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How the Racket Was Exposed
CO Jitendra Kumar said the investigation began on October 26, when the Civil Lines police raided a house near Magazine Fawwara area following intelligence inputs. Eight suspects were initially detained during the raid.
During questioning, it emerged that the accused were part of a larger cybercrime syndicate being operated by Salman, a resident of Rampur. Technical surveillance and analysis of mobile call detail records (CDRs) revealed that the gang had shifted operations to Noida.
Based on these inputs, a police team conducted a raid at Flat No. 1805, Sector-142, Noida, where six accused were found operating laptops and mobile phones used for cyber fraud activities.
Massive Recovery During Raid
During the raid, police recovered:
- 271 ATM cards
- 222 bank passbooks
- 47 cheque books
- 17 mobile phones
- 4 laptops
- 1 Wi-Fi router
- A large number of SIM cards
Officials said the recovered materials were used to route and launder money obtained through cyber fraud, making it difficult to trace the original source of funds.
Modus Operandi of the Gang
Investigations revealed that the accused were linked to the ‘Ready Anna’ gaming application, which was being used as a front for illegal financial transactions.
The accused disclosed that:
- They received instructions every 10 minutes via WhatsApp
- Failure to respond within 3–5 minutes led to immediate shutdown of operations
- The kingpin frequently changed locations to evade tracking
- WhatsApp groups and phone numbers were deleted instantly if danger was sensed
Police also found evidence suggesting that the syndicate was being operated remotely, possibly with links to Dubai-based handlers.
35 Bank Accounts Frozen, ₹12 Lakh Seized
Superintendent of Police Vidyasagar Mishra said that so far:
- 35 bank accounts linked to the gang have been frozen
- Around ₹12 lakh has been secured
- More accounts are under scrutiny
- Assets purchased using fraud money are being traced
He added that the gang had invested cyber fraud proceeds into properties and other assets, which are now under investigation for attachment.
Details of Arrested Accused
The six arrested individuals have been identified as:
- Noor Alam – Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
- Usaid Khan – Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Dilshad – Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Uttam Patel – Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh
- Ritik Kumar Gupta – Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
- Vivek Yadav – Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Police said some of the accused were school dropouts, while one had a B.Tech degree and another held an ITI qualification.
Police Warning to Public
SP Vidyasagar Mishra issued a strong advisory to citizens, urging them to remain vigilant against cyber fraud. He warned:
- Do not click on unknown links
- Never share OTPs or banking details
- Verify any online payment requests
- Immediately report suspicious activity to the cyber cell
He added that cybercrime units have intensified surveillance and offenders will not be spared.
The Rampur police action has exposed a well-organised, inter-state cyber fraud network operating with technical precision and international linkages. Officials believe more arrests are likely as the investigation progresses.
The case serves as a strong warning that cybercrime is no longer isolated but highly organised, and law enforcement agencies are now tightening the noose on such syndicates.
Authorities reiterated that strict legal action will follow and no offender, regardless of location or influence, will be allowed to escape the law
