Two Cyber Criminals Arrested in Lucknow for Chinese-Linked Fraud Scheme
Cyber crime police officers from Azamgarh district made a significant arrest in Lucknow on Wednesday night. They captured two cyber criminals who were allegedly working for Chinese handlers. The accused men siphoned money from traders by making false promises.
Details of the Arrest and Seizure
Police identified the arrested individuals as Abhishek Gupta from Jankipuram and Shashwat Awasthi from Indira Nagar. Authorities recovered substantial evidence from them. This included cash worth Rs 6.32 lakh and eleven mobile phones. Officers also found twelve ATM cards, multiple cheque books, and a cash counting machine. One foreign SIM card and an SUV were seized as well.
Azamgarh's ASP (Rural) Chirag Jain provided these details. He confirmed that four other gang members were arrested previously. This latest arrest brings the total to six individuals caught in connection with the fraud ring.
How the Fraud Operated
The scheme began when Bhupendra Nath Yadav of Raunapar filed a complaint on September 18, 2025. His son was lured into online work for a company named 'WOOCOMMERCE' through a Telegram group. The company promised to boost product market value and increase sales. In exchange for higher profits, the victim deposited Rs 12.64 lakh into various bank accounts.
After making the payment, the son realized he had been cyber defrauded. Police registered an FIR and launched an investigation. They discovered that the accused maintained contact with Chinese cyber criminals using a Telegram ID. Fraud money was transferred to Indian bank accounts first.
Then cash was withdrawn through ATMs and cheques. That amount was converted into USDT cryptocurrency. Finally, it was sent to the Chinese handlers. This complex process helped conceal the illegal transactions.
Scale of the Fraud
Investigators made progress in uncovering the full extent of the operation. Evidence showed that main accused Abhishek Gupta transferred approximately Rs 10 crore to Rs 15 crore in cryptocurrency so far. This massive sum highlights the scale of the fraudulent activities.
The cyber crime police continue their investigation. They are working to trace all connections and recover additional funds. This case underscores the growing threat of international cyber crime networks targeting Indian citizens.
