Bokaro | Jharkhand Police have busted an organised cyber fraud module in Bokaro after acting on intelligence generated through the Pratibimb app, leading to the arrest of two alleged members of the racket. Investigators said the accused were part of a cybercrime network that used WhatsApp groups to coordinate fraudulent activities and impersonated bank officials and credit card representatives to steal sensitive financial information from victims.
The arrested accused have been identified as Rohit Kumar Das (23) of Patel Nagar and Arjun Kumar Das (28) of Ambedkar Puri in Chas. Both were apprehended during a late-night operation carried out between Tuesday and Wednesday. During interrogation, police said the duo admitted their involvement in cyber fraud activities.
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According to investigators, members of the organised network coordinated through WhatsApp groups before making calls to unsuspecting individuals while posing as bank executives or representatives of credit card companies. The callers allegedly persuaded victims to disclose confidential banking details, which were then used to commit financial fraud.
During the raid, police seized four mobile phones, five SIM cards, two bank passbooks, ₹9,400 in cash, and a handwritten list containing mobile numbers of individuals who were allegedly being targeted for future fraudulent transactions. Officials believe the seized material will help uncover additional members of the cybercrime network.
Police suspect that several more individuals are involved in the racket, and efforts are currently underway to identify and arrest the remaining accused.
A case has been registered at the Bokaro Cyber Crime Police Station under Sections 111, 318, 319, 338 and 340 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the Information Technology Act.
The arrested accused were produced before the court, which remanded both to judicial custody pending further investigation.
According to a Researcher at Algoritha Security, cybercriminals are increasingly using organised communication networks on WhatsApp and other messaging platforms to coordinate large-scale fraud operations. Individuals should never share confidential banking information, OTPs, CVV numbers, passwords or other financial credentials over phone calls claiming to be from banks or financial institutions.
In the event of any suspected cyber fraud, victims should immediately report the incident through India’s National Cyber Crime Helpline 1930 or the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal to improve the chances of preventing financial loss or recovering stolen funds.
About the author — Suvedita Nath is a science student with a growing interest in cybercrime and digital safety. She writes on online activity, cyber threats, and technology-driven risks. Her work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and public awareness.
