Key suspect, linked to a ₹23 lakh heist, provided key leads in the investigation.
Key Points:
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Cybercriminal Animish Dalai arrested for ₹23 lakh bank fraud in Medininagar.
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Victim’s bank account hacked after a fake customer care interaction.
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Dalai supplied gang members with crucial tools like bank accounts and debit cards.
MEDININAGAR – Palamu police have apprehended cybercriminal Animish Dalai from Varanasi in connection with a ₹23 lakh fraud targeting a Medininagar bank manager. Investigations reveal that Dalai, a resident of West Bengal’s Egra area in Medinipur, played a critical role in enabling the crime.
According to trainee DSP Rajesh Kumar, the bank manager became a victim after attempting to resolve an issue with an online shopping app. After failing to receive a headphone he ordered, the manager called what he thought was the app’s customer care. Instead, he was connected to cybercriminals who hacked his mobile device and siphoned ₹23 lakh from his account.
The stolen funds, meant for the manager’s daughter’s wedding, were transferred into five separate accounts. These accounts were linked to Dalai, who had been providing bank accounts, debit cards, and other tools to the gang.
Major Breakthroughs in Investigation
Dalai’s arrest is a significant breakthrough. Police stated that he has provided valuable information about his gang’s operations, leading to raids in various locations. "This is a coordinated cybercrime network, and we are following crucial leads," said DSP Kumar.
The case underscores the risks of fake customer care numbers in cyber frauds, which continue to target unsuspecting users across India. Police have urged citizens to exercise caution and report any suspicious activities.
