In a major operation linked to a ₹4-crore cyber fraud case, the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Haryana Police conducted raids in Sheikhpura, Bihar and arrested a woman identified as Gudia Devi. Her husband, Surendra Kumar, however, escaped from the spot and is currently absconding.
After questioning, the woman was produced before a court and later taken to Haryana on transit remand.
The case originates from Faridabad, where complainant Indrapal Verma was allegedly promised that his investment in the stock market would “double in a few days.” Initial small profits were shown to build trust — and gradually, the gang siphoned off nearly ₹4 crore.
Network spread from Faridabad to Bihar
Investigators believe a man named Rupam coordinated the larger network. According to police sources, the arrested woman’s sister lives near Rupam’s residence in Faridabad. Of the funds collected through fraud, around ₹80 lakh is suspected to have been routed to Gudia Devi’s bank account in Sheikhpura.
Police further claim that the suspected mastermind, Sarvjeet Kumar from Noorsarai (Nalanda), devised the fake “double-your-money” model and built a network across multiple states. Given the complexity of transactions, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed to track bank records, mobile numbers and shell accounts over several months.
“Money came for treatment and was returned,” claims accused
During interrogation, Gudia Devi admitted that about ₹80 lakh was credited to her account in 2024 — but said the amount was sent by her sister and later returned for the treatment of her nephew, who has cancer.
She claimed she was unaware of the original source of the funds or their true purpose. Her account is reportedly with the Bandhan Bank branch near Chandni Chowk in Sheikhpura. Police say the claim is being verified.
Long trail of digital evidence
According to Faridabad officer Vinod Kumar, the FIR was registered on 28 August 2024. Subsequent analysis of digital trails, bank transfers and mobile locations helped unravel the conspiracy — especially after Rupam was arrested.
The investigation showed that the defrauded money was moved into three different accounts:
- Abhishek Kumar
- Gudia Devi
- Rupa Kumari
It also emerged that Surendra Kumar, husband of the arrested woman, was present during several transactions and visits to the bank. He has now been named an accused.
A new pattern in cyber scams — expert warning
Cybercrime expert Rajesh Kumar from the Center for Police Technology (CPT) says investment fraud has become increasingly sophisticated.
“Earlier, scammers depended on calls and WhatsApp messages. Now they create fake trading apps, dashboards and bogus brokerage websites. Victims see fictional profits on the screen — while the real money keeps moving straight into the criminals’ accounts.”
He added that such gangs often use bank accounts from small towns and rural areas to avoid suspicion and delay detection.
His advice:
- Avoid any scheme promising “guaranteed returns.”
- Don’t click unknown links or install third-party apps.
- Invest only through SEBI-registered or authorised platforms.
- Report suspicious transactions immediately to your bank and to the 1930 cyber helpline.
Police say more arrests are likely as the SIT continues to examine call records, bank trails and other digital evidence.
