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Gang Arrested for Providing Bank Account Credentials to Cybercriminals

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In a significant crackdown on digital arrest and stock trading frauds, the police in Greater Noida, India, arrested five members of a gang that allegedly provided bank accounts, debit cards, and pre-activated SIM cards to cybercriminals. The gang members, identified as Chanpreet Singh, Ranvir Singh, Jagmohan Dhakad, Naveen Raikwar, and Aditya Sharma, were arrested from Surajpur area of Greater Noida, and a search of their possession yielded five mobile phones, eight SIM cards, seven debit cards, and other documents. The investigation revealed that the suspects had links with cybercriminals and were providing bank account details for a commission of 1% from the account holders, which was then transferred to cybercriminals for Rs. 15,000 each.

Key Takeaways:

  • Five members of a gang involved in digital arrest and stock trading frauds were arrested by the police in Greater Noida, India.
  • The gang members, identified as Chanpreet Singh, Ranvir Singh, Jagmohan Dhakad, Naveen Raikwar, and Aditya Sharma, were arrested from Surajpur area of Greater Noida.
  • A search of their possession yielded five mobile phones, eight SIM cards, seven debit cards, and other documents.
  • The investigation revealed that the suspects had links with cybercriminals and were providing bank account details for a commission of 1% from the account holders.
  • The commission was then transferred to cybercriminals for Rs. 15,000 each.
  • The gang had data related to around 40 bank accounts and mobile numbers registered with those accounts.
  • Access to the registered numbers was also provided to cybercriminals through an application.
  • A case was registered under sections of cheating, forgery, and criminal intimidation.
  • The investigation is ongoing to trace transactions made from the compromised bank accounts.

Statistics:

  • 5 gang members were arrested
  • 5 mobile phones, 8 SIM cards, 7 debit cards, and other documents were recovered
  • Commission of 1% was taken from account holders
  • Rs. 15,000 was transferred to cybercriminals for each bank account
  • Data related to around 40 bank accounts and mobile numbers was accessed

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times
  • Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
  • IT Act

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