Patna, Bihar
The Patna Police have achieved a significant breakthrough as part of the special campaign against cybercrime in Bihar. An accused allegedly linked to a nationwide cyber fraud network involved in cheating people in the name of “digital arrest” has been arrested from Bihta. During the investigation, police reportedly found suspicious transactions worth around ₹1.5 crore in a bank account allegedly linked to the accused.
The arrested accused has been identified as Kumar Aryan, a resident of SS Colony in Bihta. According to the police, he was allegedly involved in providing mule bank accounts to cybercriminals. The account in question was allegedly used to receive and transfer money suspected to have been obtained through digital arrest fraud.
Investigation Began After NCRP Complaint
The investigation began after suspicious financial activity was flagged through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP). When police examined the transactions in the concerned bank account, they discovered financial activity involving a substantial amount of money.
During the investigation, police examined bank records along with technical and financial evidence. So far, evidence of suspicious transactions amounting to approximately ₹1.5 crore has reportedly been found. Following this, a case was registered at Bihta police station.
As the investigation progressed, police identified the accused and arrested him. During questioning, investigators reportedly obtained several important leads concerning his digital contacts and alleged links to cybercrime activities.
Alleged Use of Mule Account to Move Fraud Money
In cyber fraud cases, criminals often use bank accounts that are not directly held in their own names. Fraudulently obtained money is deposited into these accounts and subsequently transferred to multiple other accounts. Such accounts are commonly referred to as mule accounts.
Kumar Aryan has allegedly been accused of facilitating the use of such a mule account in this case.
The investigation has also reportedly revealed that the accused was in contact with interstate cybercriminals through online gaming platforms, exchange apps, Facebook, Telegram and other digital channels. Police are now examining these contacts and their possible links to the wider network.
Network Suspected to Extend Across Several States
Police are now investigating where the money deposited into the accused’s bank account originated and which accounts subsequently received the funds. Other individuals associated with the account and the accused’s digital contacts are also being investigated.
Investigators are also trying to determine the accused’s exact role in the gang involved in “digital arrest” fraud and how much money was allegedly routed through his accounts.
The police are now focusing on identifying and apprehending other members of the network. Based on information obtained during interrogation and analysis of financial transactions, the search for the suspected interstate cyber fraud network has been intensified.
