Nine Cyber Criminals Arrested in Gwalior and Varanasi in Two Separate Crackdowns

Nine Cyber Criminals Arrested in Gwalior and Varanasi in Separate Crackdowns

Accused posed as government officials and ran fake job rackets; fake call centres sealed, key evidence recovered

In two separate and significant actions against organized cyber fraud, the cyber crime units of Gwalior and Varanasi arrested a total of nine cyber criminals involved in financial scams, impersonation of government officials, and fake job rackets.

According to police, two members of an interstate cyber fraud gang were arrested in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, on Wednesday for impersonating officers from the CBI and TRAI, while seven others were nabbed in Varanasi on Tuesday for running a racket that promised fake jobs abroad.

  Gwalior Arrests: Digital Threat & Fraud via Fake Officials

Abhilash Srivastava, a resident of Gwalior, and Sameer Rana, from Bhind district, were arrested by a cyber crime team following a complaint filed by Subhash Chandra, a resident of Varanasi, who was duped of ₹49.40 lakh.

The accused contacted the victim by impersonating officials from CBI and TRAI, and threatened him with arrest. Using digitally forged documents like fake arrest warrants, they coerced the victim into transferring all his savings to multiple fake bank accounts for "verification" purposes.

Later, the money was routed through foreign cyber networks and withdrawn using cryptocurrency.

Items recovered from the accused include:

• 21 bank passbooks

• 15 ATM cards

• 19 cheque books

• 12 SIM cards

• ₹1,10,500 in cash

A case has been registered under Sections 318(2), 318(4), 308(2) of the BNS, and Section 66D of the IT Act.

 Varanasi Operation: Fake Job Racket Busted

In a parallel operation, a joint team of the Varanasi Cyber Cell and Chowk Police Station busted an inter-state gang involved in duping people with promises of overseas jobs.

Seven individuals were arrested, including:

• Rakesh Yadav (40)

• Mohd Aslam (45)

• Rahul (23)

• Amit Kumar Yadav (27)

• Priyanshu Prajapati (23)

• Two women (names withheld)

The gang lured job seekers by offering employment opportunities in countries like Israel, Oman, Cambodia, South Africa, and other Gulf nations. Victims were charged hefty amounts for visa processing, medical tests, passports, and flight tickets.

Two illegal call centres, operated by the accused, were sealed. These were located at:

• Moti Jheel, Mahmoorganj

• Madhopur, Sigra

During questioning, the accused confessed to creating fake offer letters, visas, medical certificates, and travel tickets to complete the deception.

  Police Statement

Assistant Commissioner of Police (Cyber Crime), Vidush Saxena, confirmed that both operations were carried out after in-depth investigations.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime), Sarvanan T., added:

“These arrests underline the growing scale and sophistication of cyber crime networks. We urge citizens to verify all claims before making any financial transactions, especially those involving government threats or job offers abroad.”

  Conclusion

These back-to-back arrests shed light on how cyber fraudsters are exploiting public fear and aspirations using digital tools and impersonation. The busts also highlight the need for increased cyber awareness and vigilance among citizens.

If you or someone you know suspects a cyber fraud, report immediately to your nearest Cyber Crime Cell or visit cybercrime.gov.in

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