4 cybercriminals held in Nalanda for duping pilgrims
Biharsharif: Police on Sunday arrested four cybercriminals from Sundarpur village under the Katrisarai police station area in Nalanda district for allegedly cheating Char Dham pilgrims through fake online bookings for helicopter, bus and train services.
According to police, the accused operated under the name “Himalayan Heli Service” and allegedly duped pilgrims by offering fake bookings online. Investigators said the gang used to collect nearly 30% of the booking amount in advance before cutting off contact with the victims.
During the raid, police seized six smartphones, a keypad phone, fake sim cards and several documents allegedly linked to cyberfraud activities.
According to police, the accused operated under the name “Himalayan Heli Service” and allegedly duped pilgrims by offering fake bookings online. Investigators said the gang used to collect nearly 30% of the booking amount in advance before cutting off contact with the victims.
During the raid, police seized six smartphones, a keypad phone, fake sim cards and several documents allegedly linked to cyberfraud activities.
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