International Cyber Scam Unveiled: Azamgarh Police Crack Down on Fraud Syndicate

The Azamgarh cyber crime police uncovered an international fraud syndicate allegedly linked to Chinese handlers. Two men from Lucknow were arrested in connection with the crime, which involved duping victims through a fake investment scheme and laundering money through cryptocurrency transactions.

In a significant breakthrough, the Azamgarh cyber crime police have exposed an international cyber fraud syndicate, reportedly operated under the influence of Chinese handlers. The syndicate was dismantled following the arrest of two men from Lucknow on Wednesday.

Abhishek Gupta, 30, believed to be the key operator, and accomplice Shashwat Awasthi, 28, were detained with cash and electronic devices amounting to several lakh rupees. Police seized Rs 6.32 lakh, 11 mobile phones, 12 ATM cards, and a variety of additional items, including a Nepal-issued SIM card and an SUV, from the duo.

The syndicate is accused of embezzling funds by luring victims into a false investment scheme purporting to boost product sales. The arrest follows a complaint by Bhupendranath Yadav, whose son was scammed out of Rs 12.64 lakh. Gupta allegedly routed Rs 10 to 15 crore in cryptocurrency to China. Investigations continue as officials deepen their probe into the complex network.

(With inputs from agencies.)