Senior Citizen Loses 30 Lakh in Kashmir Cyber Fraud, Police Conduct Major Raids

In a decisive move against cyber fraud, the Kashmir Special Crime Wing carried out house‑to‑house searches in the districts of Srinagar and Ganderbal. The operation follows a complaint that a senior citizen from Srinagar was duped out of more than INR 30 lakh by a gang posing as Crime Branch and ACB officers.

The raid teams seized a trove of digital evidence from the homes of four alleged conspirators – Mubashir Ahmad Yatto (Wani), Nasir Makbul Bichoo, Mudssir Sadik Najar and Munir Ahmad Mir. Items recovered included laptops, tablets, mobile phones, ATM cards, multiple SIM cards and external storage devices, all linked to the fraudulent activities.

Officials reminded the public that organised cyber‑criminals often use fabricated documents, false promises of quick loans or insurance benefits, and impersonation of law‑enforcement officials to trick victims. They urged anyone encountering such schemes to immediately contact the nearest police station or the Crime Branch.

The recent Noida operation, which led to the arrest of four call‑centre operators, parallels the Kashmir crackdown. That earlier bust involved fake offers of insurance maturation, low‑interest loans, credit cards and airline employment, resulting in the seizure of electronic gadgets and the identification of approximately 2,500 suspicious mobile numbers.

Overall, the Kashmir raids have placed 159 suspect bank accounts and 19 high‑risk zones under active monitoring, as investigators continue to parse data from the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal to dismantle further elements of the network.