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Crime
Mumbai Police Nab Three in Nagpur Cyber Fraud Ring Linked to 73 Cases Nationwide
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 04:30 AM
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Mumbai Police arrested three suspects involved in a cyber fraud racket operating out of Nagpur, uncovering links to 73 related cases across India.
On 24 March, Mumbai Police arrested three individuals suspected of orchestrating a cyber fraud scheme that originated in Nagpur. The arrests were part of a broader investigation that uncovered connections to 73 fraud cases nationwide.
According to police statements, the suspects were involved in phishing and online scams that targeted victims across multiple states. Investigators traced financial transactions to accounts linked to the Nagpur‑based operation.
The Mumbai Police said the operation was coordinated with local authorities in Nagpur, and that the arrest was a key step in dismantling the network. The police are continuing to probe the remaining suspects and related cases.
The arrest highlights the growing threat of cyber fraud in India and the importance of inter‑state cooperation among law enforcement agencies.
According to police statements, the suspects were involved in phishing and online scams that targeted victims across multiple states. Investigators traced financial transactions to accounts linked to the Nagpur‑based operation.
The Mumbai Police said the operation was coordinated with local authorities in Nagpur, and that the arrest was a key step in dismantling the network. The police are continuing to probe the remaining suspects and related cases.
The arrest highlights the growing threat of cyber fraud in India and the importance of inter‑state cooperation among law enforcement agencies.