In a significant operation, the Cyber Crime Investigation Department of Ranchi, Jharkhand, has arrested seven individuals involved in a cyber fraud scheme orchestrated by Chinese entities. The arrests were made following a raid on a hotel in the Jagannathpur area of Ranchi. The arrested individuals were working for Chinese cybercriminals and engaged in fraudulent activities targeting Indian citizens. They lured victims with promises of high investment returns and used digital arrest tactics to coerce money. The raid yielded a trove of evidence, including mobile phones, SIM cards, ATM cards, and chat records from WhatsApp and Telegram. Investigations revealed that the suspects supplied mule bank accounts to Chinese cybercriminals operating across the country. One of the arrested individuals was a special agent working for Chinese platforms including Milnay, Dargonpay, Super Pay, and Mangopayindia. The department has appealed to the public to be cautious and to report any cyber fraud incidents promptly.
