The Guwahati police arrested two cyber criminals engaged in a significant fraud operation, stealing ₹2 crore from victims in just one week.
Papu Das from Fatashil and Nizam Ali from Sonapur have been arrested for their involvement. They exploited the internet to perpetrate scams, specifically targeting the bank accounts of ordinary citizens.
Their modus operandi included deceptive phone calls and messages to trick individuals into disclosing sensitive banking details. With this information, they gained access to the accounts and embezzled a total of ₹2 crore.
In an attempt to obscure their illegal gains, both criminals deposited the stolen funds into a current account. Additionally, they leased a businessman’s current account for ₹25 lakh, promising a return of ₹25 lakh within the week.
Following reports of these fraudulent activities, cyber police-initiated a thorough investigation, conducting extensive interrogations of businessmen suspected of ties to the criminal network. This has unveiled the involvement of a broader network in the fraudulent scheme.
