Dhanbad Cyber Crime News: Dhanbad Police Arrest Four Cyber Criminals With Help of Ranchi CID Input

Dhanbad, January 07, 2025: In a major breakthrough, Dhanbad police arrested four cyber criminals involved in fraudulent activities, thanks to a critical input from the Ranchi CID. The arrests were made near Bhui Phod Mandir in the CMPF Cooperative Colony of Saraidhela.

Arrests Made in CMPF Cooperative Colony

The arrested individuals include two residents from Banka, Bihar, one from Jamui and one from Tetulmari in Jharkhand. The group had been living in a rented house belonging to a retired BCCL employee for the past 15-20 days. They operated under the guise of students and carried out cyber fraud activities, such as posing as customer service representatives for online gaming, lottery schemes and various companies to siphon off money from unsuspecting victims’ bank accounts.

Seized Items Include Mobile Phones, Laptops and Bank-Linked Tools

During the operation, the police confiscated:

The cyber police are currently interrogating the suspects to uncover further details about their network and operations.

Mastermind Identified as Jharia Resident

The investigation has revealed that the mastermind behind the group is a Jharia resident named Prince, who is currently absconding. The arrested individuals admitted that Prince arranged for their accommodation in the colony.

Modus Operandi of the Cyber Criminals

The suspects, aged between 18 and 25, disclosed that they were paid ₹15,000 per month for their fraudulent activities. They used online gaming platforms and fake customer service calls to deceive victims.

Role of Ranchi CID and Advanced Tracking Tools

The arrests were made possible with the help of the Ranchi CID, which utilized the Pratibimb app to track the suspects’ activities. By sharing real-time location data with the Dhanbad cyber police, a team led by Inspector Akshay Kumar Ram conducted a raid and apprehended the criminals.

Local Residents Unaware of Fraudulent Activities

The rented house, where the cybercriminals operated, belongs to a deceased woman named Madhu. Her son, Chandan, had rented out the property. Local residents were unaware of the fraudulent activities taking place inside the house.

Luxury Purchases with Fraudulent Money

The police also seized a ₹2.25 lakh Bullet motorcycle, purchased with the money obtained through fraudulent activities. The vehicle was registered under the name of Pramod Kumar.

Details of the Arrested Individuals

The arrested suspects have been identified as:

Police Continue Search for Mastermind

The police are intensifying efforts to locate Prince, the alleged mastermind and dismantle the entire network. Further investigations are underway to trace the origins of the funds and identify other potential victims.