The Bapatla district police in Andhra Pradesh have successfully arrested two members of an inter-state cyber fraud gang that operated across 18 states. The gang is accused of deceiving victims by posing as officials from high-profile agencies like the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED). The fraudsters would threaten victims with a “digital arrest” for fake money laundering charges, causing panic and extorting large sums of money from their targets.
The police operation, which involved coordination across states, led to the arrest of the accused in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. After their apprehension, they were brought to Bapatla for further interrogation. The fraud gang utilized sophisticated techniques and digital means to carry out their operations, taking advantage of the widespread fear of legal troubles to prey on unsuspecting individuals.
This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts by Andhra Pradesh Police to tackle cybercrime, especially those targeting vulnerable individuals through digital means. Authorities are continuing to investigate the gang’s operations and are working towards identifying other members who may still be at large.