The Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch has apprehended three additional suspects involved in an inter-state cyber fraud scheme. These individuals allegedly utilized AI-generated deepfake videos to manipulate Aadhaar authentication systems and secure loans by exploiting victims’ digital identities. With these latest arrests, the total number of accused in the case has risen to seven, while one suspect, Oli Ullah from Assam, remains at large.
The cyber fraud case, registered at the Cyber Crime Police Station in Ahmedabad City, involved unauthorized access to various platforms and services. The accused reportedly tampered with biometric and demographic records to gain entry into systems like DigiLocker, UIDAI Online Services, and multiple banks. The arrested individuals were identified as Krishna Prajapati, Kazimuddin, and Rabbul Hussain, with Kazimuddin and Rabbul being cited as the masterminds behind the fraudulent network.
Allegedly targeting financially stable individuals, the gang used platforms like MastersIndia and Peridot to obtain GST numbers and PAN card details. By leveraging this information, they accessed CIBIL reports and manipulated Aadhaar-linked mobile numbers to carry out their illicit activities. The accused also employed AI technology to create deepfake videos for biometric verification, allowing them to circumvent security measures.
