Gorakhpur police have uncovered an organised network allegedly involved in routing money obtained through cyber fraud, arresting three youths from Bihar in connection with the case. Investigators said the accused were part of a system that moved proceeds of cybercrime through multiple bank accounts and digital payment channels, making it difficult for authorities to trace the source and final destination of the funds.
Money Routed Through Multiple Accounts
The action was taken as part of an ongoing campaign against cybercrime. According to police, recent investigations into several cyber fraud cases revealed suspicious activity linked to certain bank accounts and digital payment platforms. Technical analysis indicated that some accounts in Gorakhpur were being used as transit points for transferring money on behalf of cybercriminals.
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Following the findings, Kotwali police launched an operation and detained three individuals. Investigators alleged that the group used a network of accounts to receive money obtained through cyber fraud in different states and then transfer it onward through a chain of transactions.
QR Codes Allegedly Used to Move Fraud Proceeds
Police said preliminary findings suggest the accused generated QR codes linked to bank accounts and made them available for use in cyber fraud operations. Victims were allegedly instructed to make payments through these QR codes. Once funds were received, the money was transferred across several accounts, creating layers of transactions that complicated efforts to identify both the origin and destination of the funds.
Officials said the investigation has yielded important leads and may reveal the involvement of additional individuals connected to the network. Police are continuing to examine financial records and digital evidence linked to the operation.
Digital Arrest Angle Under Investigation
Investigators are also examining whether the network had links to incidents resembling so-called digital arrest frauds, though officials said this aspect has not yet been conclusively established. Police stated that further questioning and verification, including inquiries linked to Bihar, are expected to provide greater clarity.
In a related complaint, a senior scientist at the Regional Medical Research Centre in Gorakhpur reported becoming a victim of cyber fraud after his mobile phone was allegedly compromised. According to the complaint, messages seeking money were sent to his contacts, and payments were reportedly made by some recipients. The scientist told police that he had received a call purportedly from a courier company and was given a mobile number linked to a parcel. After contacting the number, his phone was allegedly hacked. The matter has been referred to the cyber crime team for investigation.
Police said the probe is continuing and that legal action will be pursued against others found to be associated with the network.
