Investigators probing a cyber fraud involving approximately ₹3.74 million (₹37.40 lakh) in Bihar’s Jamui district have uncovered digital evidence indicating alleged links to Pakistani mobile numbers. However, police have emphasized that the investigation is still in its early stages and that the available digital inputs do not establish the involvement of any international cybercrime network. Officials said forensic examination of all electronic evidence and detailed technical analysis are ongoing, and conclusions will only be drawn after the investigation is completed.
According to police, the case is linked to the earlier arrest of Veeru Kumar, a resident of Daulatpur under Jamui Town Police Station limits. During a joint operation by the Cyber Police Station and the technical investigation unit, officers seized mobile phones, SIM cards, QR codes allegedly associated with mule bank accounts, and other electronic devices from his possession. A detailed forensic examination of these devices reportedly uncovered QR codes and digital records that appeared to be connected to Pakistani mobile numbers.
Investigators are now examining the purpose of these mobile numbers and QR codes, how they were used, and whether they have any connection with a larger international cyber fraud network. Officials stressed that the discovery of foreign-linked digital identifiers alone does not prove the involvement of a foreign country or overseas criminal organization. As a result, forensic experts are conducting an extensive analysis of mobile data, chat histories, transaction records, IP logs and other electronic evidence to establish the facts.
Authorities involved in the investigation said technical information is also being collected from multiple agencies. If required, assistance may be sought through international cooperation mechanisms to verify digital evidence and identify the origin of suspicious communications. The primary objective of the investigation is to determine whether the recovered digital evidence points to an organized cross-border cybercrime syndicate or merely reflects isolated digital contacts.
Cyber DSP Abhishek Kumar said the investigation remains ongoing and that drawing conclusions before all evidence has been verified would be inappropriate. He stated that the complete picture will emerge only after forensic reports, mobile data analysis and other technical examinations are finalized. Police have also urged the public not to rely on speculation or unverified claims circulating on social media regarding the alleged foreign connection.
Investigators also noted that Jamui has figured in previous cybercrime investigations involving suspected international digital links. In 2022, the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) conducted operations in different parts of the district and arrested several suspects. During those investigations, agencies examined certain digital and financial trails with alleged foreign connections. However, officials emphasized that every case is fact-specific, and the outcome of the present investigation will depend entirely on the evidence collected in this matter.
According to renowned cybercrime expert and former IPS officer Prof. Triveni Singh, cybercriminals increasingly exploit cross-border digital platforms, virtual phone numbers, encrypted messaging services, QR codes and mule bank accounts to complicate investigations. He said the presence of a foreign phone number or digital identifier by itself does not constitute proof of a country’s direct involvement. Instead, investigators must rely on digital forensics, financial transaction trails, server logs and international technical cooperation before reaching any definitive conclusions.
Police are continuing to question the accused while carrying out forensic examinations of the seized electronic devices and analyzing banking transactions linked to the alleged fraud. Investigators are also attempting to identify other individuals who may have been involved in the ₹3.74 million cyber fraud and determine whether the case is connected to a broader interstate or international cybercrime network. Appropriate legal action will be taken based on the findings of the ongoing investigation.
