Inter-state cyber fraud racket busted, 2 held

Sonipat: The Sonipat police have dismantled an inter-state cyber fraud racket involved in hacking mobile phones and siphoning off over Rs 1.08 lakh from a victim's bank account. Two accused were arrested from Ajmer and Jaipur in Rajasthan, officials said.A team from the cyber police station, led by inspector Basant Kumar and comprising sub-inspector Naveen, assistant sub-inspector Vinit, head constable Pradeep and constable Vikas, executed the arrests following a technical and intelligence-driven investigation. According to police, the case dates back to Dec 6, 2025, when a woman from Sonipat lodged a complaint after discovering unauthorised transactions in her bank account. Upon scrutiny, it was found that Rs 1,08,942 was fraudulently withdrawn without her consent. Investigations revealed that the accused gained unauthorised access to the victim's mobile phone, enabling them to breach banking credentials. The siphoned funds were routed through multiple accounts opened using forged documents and fake digital platforms, indicating a well-organised cyber fraud network operating across state lines. The arrested individuals have been identified as Sita Ram, a resident of Ajmer, and Yuvraj, a resident of Jaipur. During the operation, the police recovered one mobile handset and Rs 1,300 in cash from their possession, while Rs 13,000 has been successfully frozen in bank accounts linked to the fraud. Following custodial interrogation, both accused were produced before a court and were remanded to judicial custody. Issuing a public advisory, the Sonipat Police urged citizens to remain vigilant against evolving cyber threats. Authorities emphasised: Avoid clicking on suspicious links or responding to unknown calls/messages Verify the authenticity of investment or trading offers independently Use only official and trusted digital platforms for financial transactions Do not fall prey to schemes promising unusually high returns Police officials reiterated that increasing public awareness and digital caution remain the most effective safeguards against cyber fraud. MSID:: 130370258 413 |