Raid at Chas flat exposes fake banking scam network
Key Points:
- Four accused arrested from Bokaro cyber fraud flat
- Fraudsters posed as bank officials to steal data
- Mobiles, laptop and SIM records seized in raid
JAMSHEDPUR – Police uncovered a cyber fraud racket in Bokaro after raiding a Chas apartment and arresting four accused.
Bokaro police carried out a raid in the Chas area. The operation followed a tip-off received by the superintendent.
Meanwhile, officials formed a special team under station in-charge Prakash Mandal. The cyber police unit also joined the operation.
During the raid, police entered a flat in Malti Luxuria City. The suspects were caught using phones and laptops.
However, interrogation revealed a structured fraud method. The accused impersonated bank officials during calls.
They contacted victims claiming KYC updates were pending. Moreover, they warned about ATM blocking and loan offers.
After that, they sent fake APK files for installation. Meanwhile, they used WhatsApp calls and screen sharing tools.
This method helped them access banking details and OTPs. Consequently, they transferred money from victim accounts.
Police said the group operated from the flat for months. Moreover, all accused belong to the cyber crime-prone Jamtara district.
In contrast, authorities highlighted rising digital fraud cases nationwide. Such scams often target unaware users through fake apps.
During the search, officers seized 16 mobile phones. Additionally, one laptop and a diary with numbers were recovered.
The case has been registered under Chas police station records. Further investigation is currently underway.
The incident adds to growing cyber crime concerns in Bokaro. Authorities have urged citizens to avoid sharing sensitive banking details.
