Sikar Cyber Cell Busts Inter-State Online Banking Fraud Gang; Rs 18.4 Lakh Recovered

Major Breakthrough by Sikar Cyber Police

In a major triumph against cyber criminals, the Cyber Crime Police Station, Sikar under the direct supervision of the Superintendent of Police, Sikar, has dismantled an interstate gang involved in sophisticated phishing and banking fraud across Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi NCR.

Modus Operandi of the Cyber Criminals

The perpetrators sent malicious SMS messages impersonating legitimate banks, stating: "Dear customer, your bank KYC has expired. Update immediately via this link or your account will be frozen within 2 hours." When unsuspecting victims clicked the link, screen-mirroring malware was installed, allowing criminals to siphon funds within minutes.

Items Seized During the Raid

• 14 High-end smartphones used for phishing campaigns
• 38 SIM cards registered under fictitious identities
• Cash amounting to ₹18,40,000 frozen and recovered through bank cooperation
• 3 Laptops containing lists of harvested contact numbers

Urgent Steps for Victims

If you or someone in Sikar falls victim to financial cyber fraud, immediately report the transaction within the Golden Hour (first 2 hours) by dialing 1930 or lodging a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in.