DK Boss: The Kingpin of Jamtara’s Cyber Underworld

Jharkhand Police uncovered a sophisticated cybercrime syndicate led by multiple individuals using the alias “DK Boss.” The network operated from Jamtara, developing and distributing malicious APKs to steal financial data. The investigation, led by ASP Raghvendra Sharma, linked over 415 cybercrime cases across India, with losses exceeding Rs 11 crore.

Key Findings:

• The group created fake banking and government apps, mimicking SBI, Canara Bank, PNB, PM Kisan Yojana, and PM Fasal Bima Yojana.
• These malicious apps gained remote access to victims’ phones, capturing OTPs, banking details, and messages.
• The scammers used a centralized control panel to manage stolen data, including 2,700 victims and 2.7 lakh messages.

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Arrests and Operations:

• Six key members were arrested, including Mahboob Alam, Safauddin Ansari, Aarif Ansari, Jashim Ansari, Sk Belal, and Ajay Mandal.
• Police seized 14 mobile phones, 23 SIM cards, 10 ATM cards, Rs 1,08,800 in cash, two cars, a laptop, a DSLR camera, and a drone.
• The network frequently changed locations and used fake SIM cards for encrypted communications.

How the Scam Worked:

1. Mass Targeting: Malicious apps were sent via WhatsApp to thousands of users.
2. Remote Access: Once installed, scammers accessed victims’ bank accounts and OTPs without their knowledge.
3. Money Laundering: Fraudsters used dummy accounts sourced from labor contractors to move stolen funds.
4. Tech Expertise: The group used Java programming and ChatGPT to bypass antivirus checks.

Police Crackdown & Future Action:

• A month-long operation tracked the scammers across Jharkhand, Haryana, and Kashmir.
• Further investigation is underway to identify other syndicate members and potential collaborators.

The Jamtara cybercrime network has been a hub for digital fraud in India, and authorities continue efforts to dismantle its operations.

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