Patna, May 2: Bihar police have dismantled an organized gang involved in cyber fraud and hawala operations in the Ghodasahan area of East Champaran district. Authorities reported on Friday that approximately ₹69 lakhs were seized during the operation, revealing a significant financial network extending across borders.
A joint team from the cyber police station and four local police stations conducted simultaneous raids late Thursday night at several locations, including Ghodasahan Main Road, the market area, and Veerta Chowk. During these raids, around half a dozen shops were searched.
According to SDPO Abhinav Parashar of the cyber cell, police received credible information that money earned through cyber fraud was being transferred to bank accounts operating in Nepal. Acting on this information, the police launched a special operation and uncovered a network attempting to launder illegal funds through Nepali banking channels to evade scrutiny from investigative agencies.
SDPO Parashar stated, “During the raids, six individuals were arrested. We seized ₹69 lakhs, 11 mobile phones, a currency counting machine, documents related to several bank accounts in Nepal, and multiple WhatsApp numbers used for communication.”
Police believe that the seized items will play a crucial role in tracing the entire network. Preliminary investigations suggest that this gang was operating on a large scale, with transactions exceeding ₹50 crores.
The gang is accused of using ordinary people’s bank accounts for illegal transactions, offering commissions in return. According to police officials, the roots of this network are deep, potentially involving several individuals at both state and international levels. The police are now conducting an in-depth investigation to identify other suspects, and further raids and searches are expected in the coming days.
This operation highlights the growing concern over rising cyber crimes and hawala networks in border areas, emphasizing the need for stringent monitoring of cross-border financial transactions.
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