In one of the largest cybercrime crackdowns in Uttar Pradesh, Mathura Police detained 42 suspects from Devseras village—widely labelled a “mini Jamtara”—during a pre-dawn raid on Thursday. The coordinated operation involved over 300 personnel, multiple senior officers, and intelligence-led planning aimed at dismantling entrenched cyber fraud networks.
Operation Crackdown: 300 Officers Seal Village Before Raids
Beginning at 4 a.m., police teams simultaneously raided Devseras, Daulatpur, Mudseras, and Nagla Akatiya, villages long associated with cyber fraud and illegal call-centre activities.
The operation was supervised by four Superintendents of Police, four Circle Officers, 26 inspectors, and a large force of constables. Entry and exit points were sealed before searches began, preventing the escape of suspects.
Police confirmed the seizure of a large number of mobile phones, SIM cards, Aadhaar cards, and documents suspected to be linked to digital fraud operations.
Devseras: Emerging Cybercrime Hotspot of Western Uttar Pradesh
Located in the Govardhan region, Devseras has increasingly become a base for cybercrime syndicates. Officials said multiple gangs have been operating from the village, targeting victims across India through online scams, phishing calls, job frauds, and fake digital loan schemes.
When police arrived, several individuals attempted to flee through agricultural fields, but heavy deployment ensured containment. Officers described the scale of the operation as one of the biggest anti-cybercrime actions ever conducted in the region.
Possible Link to ₹25-Crore VIP Fraud Case
Though police have not publicly confirmed details, sources suggest the crackdown may be connected to a high-value cyber fraud in which a VIP reportedly lost more than ₹25 crore.
The secrecy surrounding the detentions and the cautious release of information indicate that investigators are probing whether the detained individuals are part of a larger inter-state cybercrime network.
SP (Rural): Forensic Analysis Underway
SP (Rural) Suresh Chandra Rawat confirmed the detention of 42 suspects and said objectionable materials, including identity documents and multiple phones, were seized.
He added that:
- Several suspects have prior criminal records.
- Minors were taken into protective custody for verification.
- Seized devices are being analysed by the cyber cell to establish links with previous fraud cases.
- A clearer picture will emerge after forensic data extraction and sustained interrogation.
Alpha–Beta Team Formation Ensured Operational Secrecy
To maintain confidentiality and prevent information leaks, police excluded the local Govardhan Police Station from operational planning.
For the raid, teams were divided into Alpha and Beta units, each with assigned search points and arrest targets. Senior officers supervised the mission directly from the ground.
Officials said the operation reflects a move toward intelligence-backed, technology-driven policing, designed to hit cybercrime networks at their roots rather than focus on isolated arrests.
