Azamgarh Police Arrests Jamtara Masterminds in Rs 2.74 Crore Digital Scam

AZAMGARH : A cybercrime case was reported in Azamgarh, where individuals collaborated with a notorious cybercrime gang from Jamtara, Jharkhand. They opened fake bank accounts using forged documents and conducted fraudulent transactions amounting to approximately Rs 2.74 crore. These funds were withdrawn and partially transferred to the accounts of the Jamtara gang, with the fraudsters keeping a 25% commission.

Modus Operandi: The suspects targeted individuals in urgent need of money, offering them cash in exchange for using their Aadhaar cards. The suspects used these Aadhaar cards to open bank accounts with fake addresses and mobile numbers. They then conducted multiple transactions through these accounts, withdrawing the money via ATMs and depositing it into the accounts of the Jamtara gang. This operation involved extensive use of fake identities and documents.

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Arrest and seizure: Two individuals, Faisal and Kuldeep Gautam, were arrested near Tiraha Rani ki Sarai during a police checkpoint. The police seized 3 mobile phones, 2 PAN cards, 5 Aadhaar cards, transaction records from 29 bank accounts showing Rs 2,74,14,695 in fraudulent transactions, 5 ATM cards, documents related to ATM kits, a driving license, and an e-Shram card. Three other suspects managed to escape.

Team Lead: The operation was led by Inspector Lavi Prakash Rai and his team from the Cyber Crime Police Station in Azamgarh.

PS Name: Cyber Crime Police Station, Azamgarh.