Cyber Fraud Ring Unveiled: Gaming Scam Exposed

Police have arrested five individuals accused of running fake gaming platforms to defraud unsuspecting victims. This operation was executed by the Cyber Crime Police, who cracked the case with the help of digital forensic techniques.

These suspects facilitated the scam by providing more than 120 bank accounts for illicit transactions. According to a release from the Cyberabad Police Commissionerate, the individuals were part of a larger network organized by another culprit.

The group managed funds via an online gaming portal, swindling people out of their money with promises of unreal profits. While the full extent of their transactions is still under investigation, about Rs 14 lakh has been seized from their accounts so far.