Delhi Police have arrested three men from Kolkata while investigating a multi-state cybercrime racket, recovering 62 ATM cards, eight point-of-sale machines, 14 mobile phones and 10 SIM cards during the operation.
How Were the Three Men Traced?
A Delhi Police team reached Kolkata while investigating a fraud case registered at the South-West Delhi Cyber Police Station. The team, led by Sub-Inspector Neeraj Kakralia and accompanied by three head constables, visited East Jadavpur Police Station on September 11 in connection with an FIR filed on September 3.
With assistance from local police, investigators examined CCTV footage from several locations. After tracing the movements of the accused through the footage, police raided a location in the East Jadavpur area and detained three men.
Who Has Been Arrested?
The arrested men were identified as Bharat Vishal, 28, Indrajit Kumar alias Roshan, 30, and Biraj Kumar. All three are residents of Jehanabad district in Bihar.
Delhi Police are examining the possibility that the accused were connected to an organised cyber fraud operation, considering the number of ATM cards and POS machines recovered.
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What Did Police Recover?
Police recovered eight POS machines, 62 ATM cards, 14 mobile phones and 10 SIM cards from the three men.
Investigators are examining the seized mobile phones and SIM cards to determine whether other people were involved in the alleged racket. Police are also investigating why such a large number of ATM cards and POS machines were being used.
How Was the Fraud Money Withdrawn?
Investigators claimed that money obtained through fraud was withdrawn from different ATMs.
Preliminary findings indicated that ATMs belonging to Canara Bank, Bandhan Bank and Axis Bank were used for the withdrawals. The investigation is continuing to establish the movement of the money and the role of the seized cards and devices.
What Case Has Been Registered?
The case has been registered under Sections 318(4) and 319 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The Delhi Police investigation is continuing to determine the wider circumstances of the alleged cyber fraud operation and whether more people were involved.
What Happens to the Accused Next?
Delhi Police are expected to produce the three arrested men before the relevant court in Alipore.
Police will seek transit remand to take them to Delhi as the investigation into the multi-state cybercrime case continues.
How Can You Protect Your Bank Account?
Bank customers should remain cautious about anyone asking to use their account, ATM card, SIM card or banking facilities for receiving or moving money. Never share ATM cards, PINs, OTPs or account access with others, as accounts and cards used to route suspected fraud proceeds can become part of a cybercrime investigation.
About the author — Ayesha Aayat writes on cybercrime, digital safety, and emerging online threats. Her work focuses on public awareness, legal clarity, and technology-driven risks.
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