Five Jamtara Residents Sentenced for Vishing Scam in Jharkhand

Five individuals from Jamtara district in Jharkhand have been sentenced to five years of rigorous imprisonment for their involvement in a vishing scam. The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court also imposed fines and confiscated properties. The case involved impersonation of bank officials to dupe victims.

A special PMLA court in Jharkhand has sentenced five residents of Jamtara district to five years of rigorous imprisonment for their role in a vishing scam, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) stated on Wednesday.

Convicted on July 20 and sentenced on Tuesday, the individuals impersonated legitimate companies to steal personal and financial information from their victims. Dubbed the 'cybercrime capital,' Jamtara's real-life incidents inspired the 2020 Netflix series 'Jamtara.'

The court also imposed a fine of Rs 2.5 lakh on each convict and confiscated assets worth Rs 68 lakh. These funds were moved using various methods like UPI and digital wallets, and were used for luxurious living and daily expenses.