Police in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, have busted an interstate cybercrime gang allegedly involved in cheating American citizens in the name of providing cyber security services. Bisrakh Kotwali Police have arrested six members of the gang, including four women and two men. According to police, the accused posed as cyber security experts and trapped foreign nationals on the pretext of providing technical assistance before carrying out online fraud.
During the investigation, police found that the accused were operating the illegal activity from a rented flat in Cherry County Society, Greater Noida. The gang had placed attractive fake advertisements related to cyber security services on online platforms, including Google. These advertisements claimed to provide computer protection, virus removal and technical support services.
When American citizens contacted the accused through these advertisements, the gang members introduced themselves as representatives of reputed cyber security companies. They allegedly created panic among victims by claiming that their computers or digital devices had security threats. Under the pretext of resolving these issues, the accused collected payments from victims or attempted to obtain their financial information through fraudulent methods.
Gang Operating Like a Fake Call Centre
According to police, the accused were operating in a well-organised manner similar to a call centre. Different members of the gang had assigned roles. Some individuals handled initial communication with customers, while others acted as technical experts to gain the trust of victims. During conversations, foreign nationals were convinced that their systems were facing cyber threats and that they needed immediate security services.
The investigation has revealed that the accused had been involved in such activities for a considerable period. Police suspect that the gang has cheated more than 100 foreign nationals so far. However, the exact amount of money involved in the fraud and the role of other individuals connected with the operation are still being investigated.
Six Laptops and Seven Mobile Phones Recovered
During the operation, police recovered six laptops, seven mobile phones and several headphones from the possession of the accused. The seized electronic devices will be examined through digital forensic analysis. Investigators are trying to identify the countries whose citizens were targeted by the gang and trace other people associated with the network.
The arrested accused have been identified as Akeeb Amin, Krishna Dev Varman, Angel Dev Varman, Ranjana Sunar, Rekha and Charchit Sharma. Police have registered a case against all the accused under relevant legal provisions and sent them to judicial custody.
Probe into Wider Cybercrime Network Underway
Police officials said that forensic examination of digital devices may reveal the gang’s complete modus operandi, financial transactions and possible interstate connections. Investigators are also examining whether the group was linked to any larger cybercrime network or was operating independently at the local level.
Cybercrime experts say that gangs targeting foreign citizens often use fake websites, online advertisements and technical terminology to create a sense of trust and urgency among victims. Awareness and timely reporting remain crucial in preventing such frauds.
The action by Greater Noida Police is being considered part of the ongoing crackdown against cybercrime networks. Police are now questioning the arrested accused to gather information about other members involved in the gang and uncover the complete fraud network.
