Agra Cyber Crime Police have arrested two men for allegedly operating an international cyber fraud network that used fake Common Service Centre identities, phishing websites and malicious mobile applications to cheat victims across India of nearly ₹50 crore. Police said other members of the organised syndicate were operating from Haryana, Delhi and Dubai.
The case was registered at the Agra Cyber Crime Police Station in September 2025 after a resident complained that unidentified persons had misused his identity documents to open a Jan Seva Kendra without his knowledge. Investigators later found that the fraudulent CSC identities were allegedly used to create phishing websites and malicious APK files designed to steal banking credentials and siphon money from victims’ accounts.
Two Suspects Arrested on Electronic Evidence
Based on electronic evidence, police arrested Arav Vashishtha, a resident of Ghaziabad, and Rajat Ahuja, a resident of Rudrapur in Uttarakhand. Two mobile phones were recovered from the accused, while efforts are continuing to trace other members of the network.
Police also invoked Sections 336(3), 338 and 340(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, relating to forgery for cheating, forgery of valuable security and the use of forged documents as genuine.
DCP West Aditya said the investigation was conducted by a special team led by Cyber Crime SHO Geeta Yadav and the Cyber Intelligence Team under the directions of Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar.
Fake Jan Seva Kendra Allegedly Used for Cyber Fraud
According to the police, the accused admitted to fraudulently opening the CSC using the complainant’s identity without consent. They allegedly sent fraudulent links to victims and used the centre to facilitate cybercrime.
Police said the Agra-based Jan Seva Kendra was used to carry out fraud estimated at ₹10 crore to ₹12 crore, while the wider syndicate is suspected of cheating victims of nearly ₹50 crore.
Investigators allege that associates operating from Haryana, Delhi and Dubai managed the larger network. The accused are also suspected of using phishing websites and malicious mobile applications to obtain victims’ personal and banking information.
Five More Suspects Identified
Police said one of the arrested men has five criminal cases registered against him. The gang allegedly induced people to share personal information and later misused their identities for cyber fraud.
Five key suspects have been identified, and efforts are underway to apprehend them. The investigation is continuing to determine the full scale of the network and trace other individuals involved in the alleged fraud.
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.
