16 cyber criminals nabbed, police recover 45 mobiles and fake currency

Bokaro: In a significant crackdown, the Bokaro police have apprehended 16 individuals involved in cyber fraud during raids in Bari Cooperative and Manmohan Cooperative. The arrested individuals, identified as Bari and Manmohan, executed their fraudulent activities while residing in rented accommodations in the Cooperative Colony.

According to police reports, the arrested suspects hail from various districts in Bihar, including Nalanda, Nawada, Jamui, and Sheikhpura, with ages ranging from 18 to 30 years. Alongside evidence related to cybercrime, the police also recovered counterfeit notes of Rs 100 and Rs 200 during the operation. City DSP Kuldeep Kumar shared these details during a press conference held on Monday.

The crackdown was initiated following continuous information received by SP Priyadarshi Alok, indicating the involvement of outsiders residing in rented houses near Bari Cooperative in cyber fraud activities. After a thorough investigation by the Sector 12 police station in-charge, a team was formed, leading to the arrest of 16 individuals. The operation included raids on plot no. 119 in Bari Cooperative and plot no. 647 in Manmohan Cooperative. A total of 5 individuals were apprehended from Bari Cooperative, and 11 from Manmohan Cooperative Colony.

The police confiscated 45 mobile phones, 13 SIM cards, 1300 coupon cards, 3000 winner letters, rubber stamps, and other relevant items during the raids. It was revealed that the arrested individuals had posed as staff members of a courier company to secure rented accommodation in Bari Cooperative.