Nawada district police struck a significant blow against online fraud on March 19, rounding up 10 accused and one minor in a coordinated raid targeting a cybercrime racket. DSP Nishu Malik detailed the action in a press conference, highlighting the force’s proactive stance.
It all began with intelligence received at Warisaliganj station about fraud activities near Gurga Farm in Zhoor village around midday. Acting on higher-ups’ directives, a dedicated police unit was assembled and dispatched.
Raiders caught five perpetrators red-handed in Zhoor and nabbed six others in nearby Godapar. Seizures included 14 smartphones and crucial customer data sheets spanning nine pages. Interrogations at the station led to full confessions, prompting the filing of an FIR.
The gang’s scheme was devious: using names of reputed finance companies like Bajaj and Reliance, they harvested contacts via social media, dialed victims as finance executives, gained confidence, demanded personal documents, and fleeced money under false pretenses of loan processing.
Named suspects are Rohit Kumar (two individuals), Shambhu Kumar, Fantush Kumar, Vikas Kumar, Raviranjan Kumar, Amar Kumar, Sumit Raj, Lalu Kumar, and Chandan Kumar. The minor is under separate custody.
With the accused now in jail, this operation reinforces police commitment to curbing digital crimes. Residents are advised to verify callers and avoid sharing sensitive info, as cyber threats continue to evolve in India’s rural heartlands.