Five Arrested in Jharkhand Cyberfraud Scheme Involving Minor

Authorities in Jharkhand have detained four individuals and a minor for their involvement in a cyberfraud operation that preyed on unsuspecting victims. The group allegedly created fake bank accounts using forged documents, as disclosed by police on Friday.

During a raid conducted on Thursday night, law enforcement officials captured the suspects who were operating from an apartment. According to Ranchi SSP Rakesh Ranjan, the culprits confessed to producing counterfeit identification to carry out their fraudulent activities.

The investigation revealed that Nikhil, the owner of the apartment, had instructed them in cybercrime tactics, organizing and directing the scheme. The accused hail from various districts, including Ramgarh, Bokaro, and Jamtara. Police seized numerous items, including 50 bank passbooks, 26 debit cards, eight chequebooks, 13 mobile phones, and three Aadhaar cards.

(With inputs from agencies.)