Belagavi Duo Nabbed in Cyber Fraud Scheme

Two men from Belagavi were arrested for allegedly aiding a cyber fraud scheme targeting the financially vulnerable. They collaborated with North Indian cybercriminals, using local bank accounts for illicit activities. Authorities linked the operation to Jamtara, a recognized hub for such crimes. Investigations are ongoing.

Authorities in Belagavi have apprehended two men for their suspected involvement in a cyber fraud scheme, where they allegedly facilitated illicit financial activities using the bank accounts of financially vulnerable individuals. The accused, Avinash Sutar and Anoop Karekar, reportedly worked alongside cybercriminals from North India, leveraging Telegram for communication.

The investigation, spearheaded by Dakshina Kannada's Cyber Economic and Narcotics police, was initiated following a complaint from Puttur. It revealed that the accused enticed individuals to open bank accounts under the guise of an online business, collecting their details for fraudulent purposes.

This operation was associated with Jamtara in Jharkhand, notorious for cyber crime. The accused targeted wealthy individuals, threatening them with fabricated charges, and extorted money. The case came to light after a victim, Radhakrishna Nayak, transferred Rs 40 lakh before suspecting fraud and alerting the police. Investigations are still in progress.

(With inputs from agencies.)