The Bokaro district police in Jharkhand have apprehended nine individuals for their involvement in an interstate cyber fraud scheme. These suspects, residing in rented accommodations in Bokaro, targeted individuals across multiple states. Initial investigations have linked them to Bihar, with ongoing efforts to uncover the main orchestrators behind the larger fraudulent network.
Superintendent of Police Nathu Singh Meena of Bokaro revealed that the accused posed as bank officials or representatives of “RM Tour and Travels” to deceive potential victims. By gaining their confidence, the fraudsters acquired banking information under false pretenses and transferred funds to accounts managed by the group.
The arrested persons, identified as Samrat Kumar Vinay, Niranja Kumar, Sudama Kumar, Nitish Kumar, Subodh Kumar, Premchand Kumar, Dharmaraj Kumar, Brijesh Kumar, and Ravi Prabhakar, were found with cash amounting to Rs 43,100, along with bank passbooks, cheque books, debit cards, SIM cards, and mobile phones.
Law enforcement has taken steps to freeze the implicated bank accounts to halt any further illicit transactions. Investigations have indicated that the main operators and handlers of the fraud ring are located in Bihar, prompting collaborative efforts with Bihar authorities to track and apprehend them.
Authorities plan to subject the seized mobile devices, financial documents, and digital evidence to forensic scrutiny to uncover additional accomplices and fully comprehend the scope of the illicit activities. Moreover, the police are scrutinizing the involvement of the house owner where the gang operated, with potential legal actions pending if any negligence or complicity is established.
