Gujarat Police Busts Gang Catering to Chinese Cybercriminals

Gujarat police arrested 11 gang members for allegedly opening fraudulent bank accounts for Chinese cybercriminals. The gang used forged documents to facilitate crimes like digital fraud and investment scams across 21 Indian states. A key mastermind remains at large after a raid in Chandkheda led to multiple arrests and seizures.

In a significant crackdown, Gujarat police apprehended 11 members of a gang accused of opening fraudulent bank accounts for Chinese cybercriminals to facilitate crime. This announcement came on Thursday, shedding light on the group's extensive network and operations.

An initial investigation revealed that the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal received 109 complaints, including incidents traced back to Gujarat, highlighting the use of these illicit accounts to scam individuals nationwide. The Cyber Crime Branch of Ahmedabad police detailed these findings in a recent press release.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Cyber Crime) Lavina Sinha stated that the gang employed forged Aadhaar cards to establish bank accounts, thus aiding Chinese cybercriminals in executing scams such as digital arrest schemes and investment frauds across 21 states. Aided by a tip-off, authorities raided a Chandkheda area apartment, arresting nine Rajasthan natives and confiscating numerous fraudulent instruments. However, the alleged mastermind, Sunil Dhirani, remains at large, while his accomplices are in custody.