Azamgarh Cyber Crime Police have arrested three alleged members of a nationwide cyber fraud network accused of routing proceeds from online trading and digital arrest scams through a company bank account linked to complaints across 20 states. Investigators said the account was associated with fraud allegations totalling ₹84 crore.
The arrested accused were identified as Anand Rao, a resident of Kaura Gahni, Prashant Singh alias Lucky of Pushpnagar, and Sunil of Narve under Thekma police station. Police alleged that the accused provided bank accounts to cybercriminals in exchange for commissions.
Axis Bank Account Linked to 73 Complaints
Additional Superintendent of Police (Rural) Chirag Jain said the investigation began after a complaint concerning an Axis Bank account was received on the Pratibimb portal around 15 days earlier.
Police later found that 73 complaints from 20 states had been linked to the account. Investigators said the frauds were carried out through online trading and digital arrest schemes.
The account was reportedly held in the name of Nihasa Manpower Services Private Limited and remained active at the time of the investigation.
₹4.85 Crore Moved in Five Days
Police said the role of the company’s directors, Anand Rao and Sunil, emerged during the investigation. The name of Prashant Singh alias Lucky also surfaced as the probe progressed.
During questioning, the accused allegedly disclosed that they had provided the company’s current bank account on a commission basis. The account details were then passed to an associate through whom cyber fraud proceeds were allegedly transacted.
Investigators said transactions exceeding ₹4.85 crore were carried out through the account between November 14 and November 18, 2025, a period of five days. The accused allegedly received commissions ranging from 15 to 20 per cent.
Account Allegedly Supplied for ₹4 Lakh
According to the police, Prashant Singh allegedly provided the accounts of Anand Rao and Sunil to his associate Monu Singh for a commission of ₹4 lakh.
He also allegedly received a separate commission after defrauded funds were deposited into the accounts. Police said the accused would deduct their share before transferring the remaining money to cybercriminals.
Five mobile phones, two ATM cards and ₹3,860 in cash were recovered from the accused. The cybercrime team is now investigating how many additional mule accounts may have been supplied to cybercriminals through the network.
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.
