Aligarh Police Nab Interstate Cyber Fraud Gang, Seize Rs 19 Lakh

Aligarh Police apprehended three members of an interstate cyber fraud gang, recovering Rs 19 lakh in cash and various documents. The gang, involved in fraud across multiple states, was caught through a joint operation including the District Surveillance Unit, SWAT Team, and local police stations.

On Monday, the Aligarh Police successfully arrested three members of an interstate gang involved in extensive cyber fraud. A significant haul was recovered, including Rs 19 lakh in cash, 10 chequebooks from various banks, 10 ATM cards, passbooks, a Baleno car, five mobile phones, and numerous identity cards such as driving licences and Aadhar cards.

The operation was a combined effort of the District Surveillance Unit, District Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team, Police Station Civil Lines, and Police Station Banna Devi. Authorities revealed that the gang had perpetrated cyber fraud not only in Aligarh but also across states like Orissa, Maharashtra, Telangana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh.

Assistant Superintendent of Police Amrit Kumar Jain detailed the bust, stating, "This gang has committed fraud in Aligarh and other states. They exploited poor people's bank account details to channel stolen funds. Today's recovery includes Rs 19 lakh in cash, 10 passbooks, chequebooks, a Baleno car, five mobile phones, and various identity cards." The culprits were identified as Manish from Nashik, Kashish from Delhi, and Arshad from Quarsi, responsible for facilitating the bank accounts used in their schemes.

The gang is believed to have executed cyber frauds amounting to Rs 5 to 6 crore, further noted Jain. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)