Deoghar. A coordinated raid by the Deoghar Cyber Police together with Madhupur police led to the detention of four men suspected of running a large‑scale cyber‑fraud operation in the Madhupur police‑station jurisdiction. Six smartphones and four SIM cards were seized during the operation.
How the operation unfolded
The bust was triggered by a tip‑off received by Superintendent of Police Praveen Pushkar. A special task‑force, headed by Deputy Superintendent of Police Kailash Prasad Mahto, was formed to track the perpetrators and execute the arrest.
Identities of the accused
The individuals taken into custody are Anish Das of Bariyahi Garha (Madhupur), Sumesh Mehra of Kharnna village (Sarath), Rahul Das of Rohini Ajan Tola (Jasidih) and Dinesh Das of Guniasol (Madhupur).
Modus operandi disclosed by investigators
During interrogation, the suspects reportedly admitted to impersonating customer‑care representatives of popular digital‑payment platforms such as Google Pay, PhonePe and Paytm. They lured unsuspecting users with promises of cashback, PM‑Kisan benefits, electricity‑bill discounts and even RTO‑challan waivers.
Once the victims expressed interest, the fraudsters sent them malicious APK files. After the victims installed these counterfeit applications, the criminals gained remote access to the phones, enabling them to siphon funds from linked bank accounts.
Forensic analysis and next steps
Technical experts are now conducting a detailed forensic examination of the confiscated devices and SIM cards. Investigators aim to map the full list of victims, trace the flow of the misappropriated money and identify any additional accomplices.
All four men have been placed in judicial custody pending further legal proceedings.
