Under the banner of ‘Operation Cyber Prahara,’ Muzaffarpur authorities in Bihar uncovered and dismantled a notorious interstate cybercrime ring on Sunday. Two suspects, identified as Arjun Kumar and Randhir Kumar, fell into custody during targeted raids, ending a spree of investment and gaming frauds that ensnared victims countrywide.
Intelligence about ongoing scams in Salemapur and Goriyama Tola, Rampurhari jurisdiction, prompted Cyber DSP Himanshu Kumar to deploy a specialized unit. The team stormed the locations, seizing the operators mid-scheme and extracting admissions of prolonged involvement.
The syndicate’s playbook was chillingly effective—dangling irresistible investment yields and deploying sham gaming apps to breach bank defenses. From their Bihar base, they struck victims in numerous states, turning digital enthusiasm into financial ruin.
Recovered evidence was extensive: nine smartphones with assorted SIMs, debit cards across 14 banks, one passbook, 11 chequebooks with signatures on three, a laptop, official IDs like PAN and Aadhaar, and five bogus stamps for falsifying records.
Ongoing inquiries aim to dismantle the entire operation and compensate affected parties. This success story reinforces public education on cyber hygiene, as Bihar police ramp up surveillance to preempt future digital heists. Safety in the online world starts with awareness.