The investigation into a massive fake online gaming app scam has revealed that eight industrialists were allegedly involved in routing fraudulent money through their current accounts. Police said deposits of no less than ₹50 crore were found in each account. In return, the industrialists reportedly received a 25 percent commission from the fraudsters. Authorities are now working to freeze these accounts and trace the money trail.
Large-scale fraud across the country
According to investigators, the gang was duping people of nearly ₹10 crore every day through the fake gaming app. Corporate current accounts were chosen for transactions because they allowed high-value withdrawals in a single day, and banks were less likely to immediately freeze them. Police believe the scam spans several states and involves a large syndicate of cybercriminals. Complete details are expected once the mastermind is caught.
Key suspects and international links
So far, 10 suspects have been arrested, while three others — Sunny Maurya of Gorakhpur, Arjun Chopra of Delhi, and Ayush Shukla of Lucknow — remain absconding. Police have formed special teams to track them down. Ayush Shukla, a software engineer by profession, is believed to be the mastermind. Despite securing a lucrative job, he allegedly created the fake gaming platform and recruited unemployed but educated youths to run the racket. The scam also had international connections, with one member, Ajit from Sant Kabir Nagar, communicating via phone numbers from countries like the Philippines, Indonesia, and Nepal.
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Driver’s tip-off exposes the racket
The breakthrough in the case came when two Delhi-based fraudsters, Mohit Chopra and Sandeep Gupta, were overheard discussing crore-level transactions by a car driver. The driver, from Hardoi, alerted police after being assaulted during an argument over fuel money. Acting on his tip-off, police arrested both men, leading to wider revelations about the operation’s structure.
Authorities said the fraud network had divided responsibilities among members, with some handling software, others managing accounts, and still others communicating with victims. With crores already siphoned off, investigators stress that catching the absconding accused is crucial to dismantling the syndicate.onli