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Crime
Stolen Phone Uncovers Cyber‑Fraud Ring in Rajasthan and UP; Nine Arrested
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 11 Aug 2026, 09:33 AM
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A stolen mobile phone led Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh police to dismantle a cyber‑fraud network, resulting in the arrest of nine suspects.
A stolen mobile phone was traced by investigators, leading Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh police to a sophisticated cyber‑fraud network operating across both states.
The investigation revealed that the network had been defrauding victims through phishing emails and fake online shopping sites, siphoning money from unsuspecting users.
Nine suspects were arrested in connection with the scheme; authorities have not released their identities.
Police officials said the operation was part of a broader crackdown on cybercrime and that further arrests may follow as the probe continues.
The investigation revealed that the network had been defrauding victims through phishing emails and fake online shopping sites, siphoning money from unsuspecting users.
Nine suspects were arrested in connection with the scheme; authorities have not released their identities.
Police officials said the operation was part of a broader crackdown on cybercrime and that further arrests may follow as the probe continues.