Pilibhit police have uncovered an alleged cyber fraud network involving ₹102.54 crore in transactions and 200 complaints.
How did the case come to light?
The investigation began after a complaint by a resident of Naurang, Pilibhit. The complaint was registered at Jahanabad police station on July 30, 2026. Police said the victim and his associates were allegedly lured with promises of loans and benefits linked to government schemes.
According to police, Aadhaar cards, PAN cards and other documents were collected from them and later used to open bank accounts. Investigators allege that the accounts were subsequently used for cybercrime-related transactions.
Police arrested two accused during the investigation. The inquiry into the bank accounts allegedly linked to the network revealed transactions totalling about ₹102.54 crore and connections with around 200 cybercrime complaints from across the country.
Investigators said financially vulnerable people were allegedly offered government-scheme benefits or money in exchange for allowing accounts to be opened in their names. Once documents were obtained, accounts were allegedly created and their ATM cards, passbooks and cheque books taken by members of the network.
What did police find in the bank accounts?
A preliminary banking examination identified major transactions across three accounts. Police said an account linked to Harun was connected with 85 complaints and transactions of about ₹42.54 crore.
Another account linked to Mohsin was associated with 15 complaints and transactions worth around ₹32 crore. A third account linked to Rahul was connected with 34 complaints and transactions of about ₹28 crore. Police said transactions across the three accounts totalled approximately ₹102.54 crore. The investigation is examining the wider use of these accounts and their alleged links to cybercrime complaints reported in different parts of India.
What was recovered from the accused?
Police said six mobile phones, one laptop, 16 Aadhaar cards, 10 ATM cards, seven cheque books and 10 bank passbooks were recovered from the arrested accused.
About ₹5 lakh in the accounts concerned has also been placed on hold, according to police. Digital evidence recovered from the mobile phones and laptop is being sent for forensic examination as investigators seek to establish the extent of the alleged network and identify other people connected with it. The recovery of multiple identity and banking documents has become a key part of the investigation into how the accounts were allegedly obtained and operated.
Who else are police searching for?
Investigators said information has also emerged about the alleged roles of two other suspects, Vishal Maurya and Furman, son of Afshar Khan. They are stated to be residents of the Harvanshpur Lakshminiapur area under Bhojipura in Bareilly.
Police are searching for both men and examining other bank accounts, suspected mule account holders and people who may have benefited from the alleged cyber fraud operation.
The arrested accused are being produced before a court, while investigators continue tracing the financial and digital trail. Police are also examining whether additional accounts and individuals are connected to the network as the inquiry into the ₹102.54 crore transaction trail continues.
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