Cyber Fraud Accused Arrested in Farrukhabad, Rs 10 Lakh Fraud Uncovered

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Major Breakthrough in Cyber Crime Case

The Rajepur police station in Farrukhabad district has achieved a significant success in its fight against cybercrime by arresting a young accused. During the investigation, police recovered an Android mobile phone and SIM card from the accused, which were used to carry out fraudulent activities.

Rs 10 Lakh Fraud Revealed

This arrest has brought to light a fraud amounting to over ten lakh rupees, conducted through five different bank accounts. The police had received a complaint in this case on November 12, 2026. Following a detailed investigation, Karan alias Shyam Singh, son of Shyam Singh, a resident of Hariharpur village, was found to be involved in this fraud.

Modus Operandi: Deceptive Offers

Through intensive questioning and investigation, it was revealed that Karan had opened five separate bank accounts in his name. A total of Rs 10,87,488 was defrauded in six incidents using these accounts. During interrogation, the accused disclosed that he rented out the bank accounts opened in his name.

Network and Further Investigations

These accounts were used to target common people by enticing them with offers of goods like cement, wheat, sugar, cashews, almonds, and cold drinks at extremely low prices. The entire amount from these fraudulent sales was deposited into these bank accounts. The police have registered a case against Karan alias Shyam Singh under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and have initiated further legal proceedings. The police team involved in the arrest included Station Officer Ajab Singh, Sub-Inspector Satendra Kumar, Head Constable Vishwanath Singh, Constable Brij, and Constable Sourabh Singh. Police are now focused on tracing the network of these bank accounts and searching for other members of the gang to apprehend the entire syndicate and curb such criminal activities.