Cyber Crime
Uttarakhand Cyber Police Busts International Cyber Syndicate Operating from China, Dubai, and Pakistan
DEHRADUN: On August 26, 2024, the Cyber Police Station, Special Task Force (STF) in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, successfully apprehended three individuals involved in a major cyber fraud case. The suspects, linked to an international cybercrime syndicate with connections to agents in China, Pakistan, and Dubai, were arrested in Delhi. The gang had defrauded a resident of Dehradun of approximately INR 23 lakh under the pretense of offering a job abroad. The investigation revealed that the gang had been involved in similar crimes across various Indian states, using sophisticated methods to deceive their victims.
Modus Operandi: The cybercriminals targeted job seekers by impersonating reputable companies using fake email IDs, WhatsApp numbers, and telegram channels. They gained the trust of their victims by conducting fake interviews and then demanding payments for registration, document verification, job security, and visa processing under the guise of securing jobs abroad. The funds collected were laundered through multiple bank accounts, often opened using fraudulent documents such as fake Aadhaar and PAN cards. The money was then converted into cryptocurrency, particularly USDT, which was transferred to foreign accounts via platforms like Binance and Trust Wallet. The profits from these transactions were shared among the gang members.
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Arrest and seizures: The STF team, after extensive technical surveillance and investigation, arrested three key members of the cyber gang from Janakpuri West Metro Station in Delhi. The arrested individuals are identified as Almas Azam, Anas Azam, and Sachin Aggarwal. During the arrest, the police seized six mobile phones, 42 bank passbooks, checkbooks, debit cards, and 16 SIM cards. The gang’s operations were traced back to Dubai, China, and Pakistan, with evidence found on the suspects’ mobile phones, including chats on WhatsApp and Telegram related to bank accounts, UPI details, and cryptocurrency transactions.
Team Lead: The investigation and arrest operation were led under the dynamic supervision of DySP Cyber, Ankush Mishra, and his team, including Inspector Vikas Bhardwaj from the Cyber Police Station, Dehradun.
Police Station Name: The case was registered and investigated at the Cyber Crime Police Station, Special Task Force (STF), Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
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