In a significant development along the India–Nepal border, police in Bihar’s East Champaran district have dismantled a well-organized network involved in cyber fraud and hawala transactions. The operation resulted in the confiscation of approximately Rs 69 lakh in cash, exposing a cross-border financial racket. A joint team, including the Cyber Police Station and personnel from four local police stations, conducted raids at various locations, leading to the arrest of six individuals.
The raids, carried out in areas like Ghorasahan Main Road and the market area, uncovered a sophisticated network that was channeling illegal funds into Nepal through Nepali banking channels to avoid detection. Among the seized items were 11 mobile phones, a currency counting machine, documents related to multiple Nepali bank accounts, and various WhatsApp numbers used for coordination. The recovered materials are crucial for unraveling the broader network involved in cyber fraud activities.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the syndicate was running a large-scale cyber fraud operation, with transactions surpassing Rs 50 crore. The gang allegedly utilized bank accounts of unsuspecting individuals to transfer illicit funds, providing them with commissions in return. Authorities are now intensifying their probe to map out the entire network’s scope and identify additional suspects. The crackdown underscores the escalating concerns surrounding cyber-enabled financial crimes in border regions, emphasizing the necessity for enhanced monitoring of cross-border transactions.
