A joint team of Sigra police and the cybercrime cell in Varanasi has arrested six people, including a woman, for allegedly supplying bank accounts belonging to unsuspecting individuals for use as mule accounts in cyber fraud operations. Police said the accused were linked to 21 cybercrime complaints involving a total amount of ₹76,44,477 across the country.
Raid Near Mahmoorganj Leads to Arrests
DCP Crime Neetu said police acted on a tip-off about the presence of suspected gang members near the Om Public School tri-junction in the Mahmoorganj area under Sigra police station.
A raid was conducted, leading to the arrest of six people. Police said the group included the gang leader and a postman who allegedly helped obtain banking kits before they were delivered to the account holders.
The arrested accused were identified as Anil Kumar, Kumari, Mala, Umang Kumar, Jitendra Kumar Kannaujiya and Shobhnath.
Forged Aadhaar Records Used to Open Accounts
According to police, the gang targeted poor and financially vulnerable people by offering them money. Their permanent addresses on Aadhaar cards were allegedly altered to show that they lived in the Sigra area.
Bank accounts were then opened in different banks using the forged documents. Police alleged that the postman helped the gang obtain cheque books, passbooks and debit cards before the materials could reach the account holders.
The banking kits, along with mobile SIM cards linked to the accounts, were allegedly packed and sent to cyber fraudsters through courier services.
Banking Kits and Forged Documents Recovered
Police recovered cheque books, passbooks and debit cards from several banks, along with six mobile phones, two PAN cards and three allegedly forged Aadhaar cards.
A case has been registered at Sigra police station. Police said further legal action is underway as investigators examine the wider network and the cyber fraud complaints linked to the accused.
About the author — Suvedita Nath is a science student with a growing interest in cybercrime and digital safety. She writes on online activity, cyber threats, and technology-driven risks. Her work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and public awareness.
