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Big Fraud Gang Stole Rs 55 Crore, Busted in Bihar

Khazavali — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 07:55:08 +0000

A big fraud gang stole Rs 55 crore from people across Bihar by misusing ATM cards and online gaming apps. Police busted the gang after a long investigation and arrested several accused from different districts.

The accused targeted bank customers at ATM booths. They trapped ATM cards using glue and secretly collected PIN details. Later, they withdrew money or transferred funds to other accounts. The gang also used gaming apps to move money quickly and avoid detection.

Police said the group operated in Patna, Muzaffarpur, Gaya, Vaishali, Bettiah, and other areas. Some members helped open bank accounts using fake documents. Others handled cash withdrawal and online transfers.

During raids, police recovered 55 ATM cards, 23 mobile phones, 11 passbooks, checkbooks, SIM cards, cash, and two cars. Investigators found transaction records worth around Rs 55 crore in multiple accounts.

Officials also detected links to foreign transactions and cryptocurrency transfers. Central agencies have been informed for deeper investigation.

Police identified Saurabh Dwivedi from Bettiah as the mastermind. More arrests are expected as the probe continues. Authorities warned people to stay alert while using ATMs and online apps.

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WhatsApp Cyber Fraud Spree Exposed

Anil Vanna — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 04:42:58 +0000

Cybercrimes reported across the Telugu states in recent weeks have caused concern among users. Hundreds of WhatsApp groups were targeted by cyber offenders in the last month. Fake groups named “Team SBI” were created, and users were approached with false KYC update messages. APK files were sent to many users, and they were instructed to install them.

Once these files were installed, full control of the victims’ mobile phones was gained by the criminals. Several bank accounts were accessed illegally through these compromised devices. Officials revealed these details during ongoing investigations. Citizens were warned to stay alert while interacting with unknown messages.

New fraud attempts were also reported through fake Aadhaar update messages. Victims were threatened with statements like, “Your account will be blocked tonight,” and were forced to click suspicious links. After the links were opened, complete mobile access was reportedly obtained by the scammers.

Many complaints were filed with the 1930 Cyber Helpline and local police stations. Experts advised that bank updates should be done only through official websites or branches. Authorities urged users to avoid opening APK files in WhatsApp groups, as most recent cybercrimes involved such malicious files.

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