Cyber Fraud: Seven Indian Agents Arrested for Defrauding Indians for Chinese Benefit

The Cyber Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Jharkhand (Ranchi) has successfully apprehended seven individuals implicated in a cyber fraud scheme. The arrests took place during a raid at a hotel within the Jagannathpur police station area in Ranchi. These individuals were connected to Chinese cyber fraud networks and were actively involved in deceiving Indian citizens. Their tactics included offering enticing investment schemes with unrealistic returns and employing digital arrest scams to extort money. Recovered evidence included 12 mobile phones, 11 SIMs, 14 ATM cards, a laptop, a checkbook, and over 60 chat records from WhatsApp and Telegram. Investigations revealed that the agents provided mule bank accounts to Chinese cybercriminals. One special agent was also arrested, operating on behalf of the Chinese entities Milnay, Dargonpay, Super Pay, and Mangopayindia. The CID has cautioned the public to be vigilant against such scams and to report any fraudulent activities to the cyber helpline.