Agra Cyber Police Bust ₹50 Crore Cyber Fraud Syndicate, Two Arrested

Agra Cyber Crime Police arrested two accused in an alleged ₹50 crore cyber fraud case involving fake CSCs, phishing websites, malicious APKs and internatio

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Agra Cyber Police Bust ₹50 Crore Cyber Fraud Syndicate, Two Arrested

Agra Cyber Crime Police Bust Alleged ₹50 Crore International Cyber Fraud Syndicate; Two Arrested, Dubai Link Under Probe

Agra | July 2026

The Agra Cyber Crime Police have uncovered an alleged international cyber fraud syndicate that is suspected of cheating people across India of nearly ₹50 crore through fake Common Service Centre (CSC) identities, phishing websites and malicious Android applications. The investigation has so far led to the arrest of two accused, while police believe several other members of the organised network are operating from Haryana, Delhi and Dubai.

Investigation Began with Identity Theft Complaint

The case came to light in September 2025 after a resident of Agra filed a complaint alleging that unknown individuals had fraudulently used his identity documents to register a Jan Seva Kendra (Common Service Centre) without his knowledge or consent.

During the investigation, cyber forensic experts discovered that the fake CSC was allegedly being used as a front for large-scale cyber fraud. According to investigators, the accused created phishing websites and distributed malicious Android APK applications designed to steal victims' banking credentials, personal information and authentication details before transferring money from their bank accounts.

Two Accused Arrested

Acting on electronic and digital evidence collected during the investigation, the Cyber Crime Police arrested Arav Vashishtha, a resident of Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajat Ahuja, a resident of Rudrapur, Uttarakhand.

Police recovered two mobile phones from the accused, which have been sent for forensic examination. Investigators are analysing digital evidence, including communication records, financial transactions and online infrastructure used by the syndicate.

Fake CSC Used to Facilitate Cyber Fraud

According to the police investigation, the accused allegedly opened the Common Service Centre using the complainant's identity documents without authorisation. Investigators believe the fake CSC provided legitimacy to the operation, enabling the accused to circulate fraudulent links and convince victims to install malicious applications.

Once victims interacted with the phishing websites or installed the fake APK files, sensitive information—including internet banking credentials, personal details and other financial information—was allegedly captured and used to carry out unauthorised transactions.

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 1. Identity Theft                           │
│ • Victim's Aadhaar/PAN/Documents Stolen     │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                     │
                     ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 2. Fake CSC Registration                    │
│ • Fraudulent Jan Seva Kendra Created        │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                     │
                     ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 3. Phishing Infrastructure                  │
│ • Fake Banking Websites                     │
│ • Malicious Android APKs                    │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                     │
                     ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 4. Victim Targeting                         │
│ • SMS / WhatsApp / Email Links              │
│ • Victims Install Fake Apps                 │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                     │
                     ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 5. Credential Harvesting                    │
│ • Banking ID & Password                     │
│ • OTP / PIN / Personal Information          │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                     │
                     ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 6. Financial Fraud                          │
│ • Unauthorized Transactions                 │
│ • Money Transferred to Syndicate Accounts   │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Fraud Estimated at Nearly ₹50 Crore

Investigators estimate that the Agra-based fake Jan Seva Kendra alone was used to facilitate cyber fraud worth approximately ₹10–12 crore.

However, police believe the larger organised syndicate has defrauded victims across multiple states of nearly ₹50 crore, making it one of the significant cyber fraud investigations currently being handled by the Agra Cyber Crime Police.

Wider Network Under Investigation

Police suspect that several associates based in Haryana, Delhi and Dubai managed different components of the operation, including phishing infrastructure, financial transactions and victim targeting.

Authorities have identified five additional suspects, and raids are being conducted to trace and apprehend them. Officials believe further arrests are likely as the investigation progresses.

Legal Action

The accused have been booked under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) relating to forgery and the fraudulent use of forged documents, including:

Section 336(3)
Section 338
Section 340(2)

Police stated that additional charges under cybercrime laws may be added depending on the outcome of the forensic investigation.

Investigation Led by Special Cyber Team

The investigation was carried out by a Special Investigation Team led by Cyber Crime SHO Geeta Yadav and the Cyber Intelligence Team under the supervision of Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar. DCP West Aditya confirmed that digital evidence played a crucial role in identifying the accused and exposing the alleged cyber fraud network.

Key Highlights

Particular	Details
Fraud Type	Fake CSC, Phishing Websites, Malicious APKs
Estimated Total Fraud	Nearly ₹50 Crore
Fraud Through Agra CSC	₹10–12 Crore
Arrests	2
Additional Suspects	5 Identified
States/Countries Linked	Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Dubai
Evidence Recovered	Two Mobile Phones
Investigation Status	Ongoing

Conclusion

The case highlights the growing sophistication of organised cybercrime networks that exploit fake government service centres, phishing websites and malicious mobile applications to steal financial information from unsuspecting citizens. While two suspects have been arrested, investigators believe the operation extends beyond state borders and may have international links. The forensic examination of seized electronic devices and the ongoing search for additional suspects are expected to reveal the complete scale of the alleged ₹50 crore cyber fraud syndicate.