Kanpur: The Commissionerate Kanpur Nagar Police has successfully cracked a major cyber fraud case involving the unauthorized withdrawal of Rs 1,27,00,000 from the bank account of Sardar Mohkam Singh in August 2025. The fraudsters used the stolen funds to purchase gold worth approximately Rs 54,00,000.
Investigation and Arrests
The cyber police station and crime branch teams conducted an intensive investigation spanning nearly six months to trace the perpetrators. Using data and technical analysis provided by the Government of India, investigators obtained a photograph and identity of a suspect, which matched the credentials used during the crime. Although the name differed, the team persisted with technical and manual surveillance.
During the probe, one accused, Arshad Ansari, was arrested from Meerut and subsequently jailed. Police teams also conducted operations in Maharashtra to locate the second accused, Meraj Ansari, arresting him after sustained efforts over several days. Meraj Ansari was produced before the local court and brought to Kanpur on transit remand.
Joint Operation and Gang Links
A joint team of the crime branch and cyber police station executed the arrest operation. Interrogations revealed that two Nigerian nationals were associated with the gang. Police stated that detailed information about them is being gathered, and further legal and technical action is underway.
At the time of arrest, the accused was moving around on a scooty and continuously changing his appearance and location to evade police. However, based on technical evidence and sustained surveillance, police successfully traced and arrested him.
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