A cyber fraud gang accused of spreading rumours about a question paper leak in the Uttar Pradesh Police Sub-Inspector recruitment examination and attempting to cheat aspirants has been busted. Three members of the gang were arrested from Rajasthan’s Sawai Madhopur district for allegedly operating Telegram channels that promised access to the leaked exam paper in exchange for money.
Investigators said the gang had been spreading misleading messages on social media platforms claiming that the question paper of the recruitment examination could be obtained before the test by making a payment. The action was taken after intelligence inputs indicated suspicious online activity linked to the upcoming examination.
Rajasthan Trio Arrested: Sumit Meena, Shahil, Sajid in Custody
Based on technical evidence and digital surveillance, investigators traced the suspects to Rajasthan and conducted a raid that led to the arrest of three individuals. The accused have been identified as Sumit Meena alias Loda, Shahil and Sajid, all residents of Sawai Madhopur.
During the operation, investigators recovered a Vivo mobile phone from the accused. Officials believe the device was being used to operate Telegram channels and communicate with aspirants preparing for the recruitment examination.
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Telegram Scam Channels Promised Leaked UP SI Papers for Cash
According to investigators, the gang created multiple social media channels and circulated posts claiming that they had access to the leaked question paper of the UP Police SI examination. Through these posts, they attempted to lure candidates into paying money in exchange for the alleged paper.
Messages circulated through the channels reportedly promised that candidates would receive the question paper before the examination after transferring a specified amount. Investigators believe that the gang was attempting to exploit the anxiety and desperation of aspirants preparing for the highly competitive recruitment process.
SIM Cards, Bank Kits & SUVs: Gang’s Cyber Fraud Network Exposed
Preliminary findings also suggest that the alleged mastermind of the operation, Sumit Meena, had accumulated considerable wealth through cyber fraud activities. Investigators suspect that he owns five SUVs that may have been purchased using proceeds from online scams.
Officials believe that the accused had been involved in various forms of cyber fraud in the past and had targeted people across different states. Further investigation is underway to determine the full extent of their activities and whether additional victims were cheated through similar schemes.
During interrogation, investigators learned that about 15 to 20 days ago Sajid had given Shahil ₹5,000 to arrange SIM cards and bank account kits. Shahil subsequently opened bank accounts in Punjab Bank and Union Bank and purchased a SIM card, which he later handed over to Sajid.
Sajid told investigators that he had received ₹13,500 from Sumit Meena to arrange the SIM cards and bank account kits. Sumit Meena, in turn, claimed that a villager had offered him ₹15,000 to provide SIM cards and bank account details.
Investigators suspect that these bank accounts and SIM cards were intended to be used to operate Telegram channels and collect payments from aspirants who believed the claims about the leaked exam paper.
According to officials, the gang created Telegram channels named “UP SI UP Police 2026,” “Result Panel Pvt TM,” and “UP SI Exam Paper UP SI-2026.” These channels were allegedly used to circulate messages stating that the question paper of the UP Police SI recruitment examination had been leaked and could be obtained by paying money.
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A case has been registered under relevant legal provisions and the accused are currently being questioned. Investigators are working to identify other members of the network and determine how many candidates may have been targeted through the scheme.
Authorities have advised aspirants not to believe claims circulating on social media regarding leaked examination papers and urged them not to transfer money to unknown individuals. Officials emphasized that recruitment examinations are conducted through a transparent process and warned that strict action will be taken against those spreading misinformation.
About the author – Ayesha Aayat is a law student and contributor covering cybercrime, online frauds, and digital safety concerns. Her writing aims to raise awareness about evolving cyber threats and legal responses.
