Cyber Crime
Prayagraj Police Busts Inter-State Cyber Syndicate; Fake Bank Manager Arrested for Digital Crimes Using Remote Access Tool (RAT)
PRAYAGRAJ: On September 24, 2024, the Cyber Crime Police Station in Prayagraj arrested the leader of an interstate cybercrime gang. The gang posed as fake bank officials, deceiving people into downloading remote access apps under the guise of updating their KYC (Know Your Customer) information and subsequently defrauding them. The arrest was made in connection with Case No. 17/2022 under Sections 419, 420, and 34 of the IPC (Indian Penal Code) and Sections 66C and 66D of the IT Act.
Modus Operandi
The gang’s method involved contacting victims while pretending to be bank officials, claiming they needed to update their KYC information. Victims were asked to download remote access apps like AnyDesk or TeamViewer, allowing the gang access to their mobile devices. With this access, the criminals used the YONO SBI app to take loans in the victim’s name and then transferred the funds to various accounts. Subsequently, ATM cards linked to these accounts were used to withdraw the stolen money from ATMs located in states like West Bengal and Jharkhand. The fake SIM for this crime was purchased from West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
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Arrest and seizure
Abhishek Mandal, a 36-year-old from South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, was arrested. Items such as an Apple iPhone, an Android mobile phone, 2 SIM cards, and 2 ATM cards were seized.
Team Lead
The operation was headed by Inspector Mohammad Alamgir and supported by constables.
Police Station Name
Cyber Crime Police Station, Prayagraj