Bokaro Police Crack Down on Cyber Fraud Network
Bokaro district police have successfully dismantled a cyber fraud operation. Officers arrested six individuals from Bihar during a late-night raid at a residential apartment in the Chira Chas area.
Technical Alerts Lead to Arrests
Bokaro Superintendent of Police Harvinder Singh explained the operation. The technical branch received specific alerts through the Pratibimb application. These alerts flagged suspicious mobile numbers actively involved in cybercrime activities.
A verification team swiftly moved into action. Led by Chira Chas police station officer-in-charge Pushpraj Kumar, the team conducted the raid around 10:45 PM on Sunday.
Details of the Raid and Seizure
Police discovered the six accused actively engaged in online fraud. They were using multiple mobile phones and SIM cards inside the apartment. Authorities immediately took all individuals into custody.
Officers registered a formal case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act, 2000.
The arrested persons have been identified as:
- Mithilesh Kumar Jha, aged 35
- Rohit Aryan, aged 30
- Guddu Kumar, aged 37
- Prince Kumar, aged 26
- Vikas Ravidas, aged 31
- Tinku Kumar, aged 24
All are residents of different districts in Bihar. Police noted that one accused, Prince Kumar, possesses a prior criminal history. Multiple cases stand registered against him in Bihar.
Evidence Recovered from the Scene
During the raid, police recovered substantial evidence. The seized items include:
- Thirteen smart phones
- Cash amounting to twenty thousand rupees
- Multiple SIM cards
- Aadhaar cards
- A private bank passbook
- Several notebooks containing detailed transaction records
Organized Gang with Defined Roles
SP Harvinder Singh detailed the gang's organized modus operandi. The group operated with clearly defined roles for each member.
One member focused on identifying potential targets and making initial contact calls. Another member managed the bank accounts used for transferring and withdrawing fraudulently obtained money. Other members handled separate tasks, including arranging SIM cards and supporting the operation.
Ongoing Investigation and Public Advisory
Police confirmed that further investigation is currently underway. Officers aim to uncover the wider network and identify more victims of this fraud ring. The accused primarily used social media platforms to identify and target potential victims.
SP Singh issued a strong advisory to residents. He urged the public to remain vigilant against such cyber fraud attempts. Citizens should refrain from sharing sensitive bank details or personal information with unknown callers.
