In a major breakthrough, the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Cell has exposed an international cyber fraud ring linked to China, operating from Nepal and Cambodia. The gang used a clever trick to deceive Indian bank account holders by luring them with fake promises of receiving money from Dubai, ultimately swindling millions of rupees from unsuspecting victims.
According to reports, the cyber criminals targeted Indian bank account holders, enticing them with the offer of receiving legal funds from Dubai. The fraudsters would convince victims to share sensitive bank account details under the guise of processing these funds. Once they obtained this information, they used it to carry out global scams by transferring the stolen money into accounts around the world.
The mastermind behind this operation was based in Nepal, while some members of the gang were operating from Cambodia, with links to Chinese nationals, making this a highly organized international network.
The investigation into the gang’s activities began after a complaint was filed by Pranay Subhash Bhavsar, a resident of Ahmedabad. Bhavsar was promised a fund transfer from Dubai and was invited to Kathmandu, Nepal, for the transaction. There, he was held hostage for several days, during which the gang, with the help of Chinese nationals, gained illegal access to his ICICI bank account details and the linked SIM card.
After being freed, Bhavsar reported the incident, revealing that his bank account had been transferred with a staggering ₹3.4 crores. The Ahmedabad police, upon investigating, uncovered the international nature of the fraud ring.
According to Ahmedabad police, this gang wasn’t limited to India, Nepal, or Cambodia. Their operations spanned across several countries, leveraging fake fund transfers to launder stolen money. Many of the accounts used in the fraud were tied to cyber crimes such as digital arrests and Telegram task code scams, which allowed them to continue their fraudulent activities globally.
The Ahmedabad Cyber Police have arrested six individuals involved in the fraud, with several more suspects still on the loose. The police are actively investigating the case and making efforts to catch other members of the gang operating within India. To bring the main orchestrators to justice, the police have reached out to Interpol for assistance.
This case highlights the growing sophistication of international cyber fraud rings that use social engineering tactics to exploit vulnerabilities in the banking system. The criminals targeted both Indian nationals and foreign banks, making it even harder to track their activities.
Authorities have warned the public to be extra cautious when dealing with any online financial transactions, especially if the offer seems too good to be true.
The Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Cell's success in cracking down on this international cyber gang underscores the need for constant vigilance in today’s digital age. As these types of scams become increasingly sophisticated, it's vital for both individuals and institutions to protect sensitive information and report suspicious activities immediately.
If you suspect any fraudulent activity, report it to the cyber crime department without delay, and safeguard your digital presence.
