Pimpri-Chinchwad Police have arrested six individuals linked to a nationwide bank account fraud scheme, revealing a complex cybercrime network.
When they questioned Londhe, he spilled the beans about another key player, a guy known as “Sam” or “David.” This dude had been gathering bank accounts from all over India using Telegram for more than two years.
As the investigation deepened, they found out that “Sam,” whose real name is Sambodh Kumar Shripati Nayak, was just 22 and was always on the move, changing his phone numbers to stay off the radar. They finally caught him in Hinjewadi, Pune.
The suspects had a pretty sneaky setup. They rented hotel rooms in Pune to keep account holders and had watchers keeping an eye on things. They sent bank kits, which included SIM cards and phones, to a flat in Bavdhan. There, another suspect, Rajansh Singh, linked everything to apps used for cyber fraud.
They were even working with an international cybercrime gang based in Cambodia. One of the suspects, Gaurav Anilkumar Sharma, was 40 and from Gujarat, handling logistics, while Ankush Ramrao More, 31, from Nashik, provided extra accounts.
The police seized a bunch of stuff, including nine mobile phones, a tablet, and ten cheque books. The accounts tied to these suspects were linked to 102 complaints across India, showing just how widespread this fraud was.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Sandeep Doiphode urged everyone to stick to SEBI-approved apps for stock market investments. He reminded folks not to share personal info or bank details to avoid falling victim to fraud.
This operation was led by Cyber Police Inspector Ravikiran Nale and supported by senior officers, including Police Commissioner Vinay Kumar Choubey. If anyone sees something suspicious, they should definitely reach out to the Pimpri-Chinchwad Cyber Police for help.