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Jalandhar: In a breakthrough, Jalandhar Rural Police have dismantled an international cyber fraud syndicate with links to Dubai and Cambodia, marking a significant achievement in combating cybercrime. The operation led to the arrest of two central figures in the syndicate, Varinder Singh, son of Shadi Singh, and Amarinder Singh Saini, son of Shingara Singh, both residents of Bhilai, Chhattisgarh.
The investigation was initiated after nine complainants approached Phillaur Police Station, reporting that they had been offered ₹2,000 to ₹3,000 to open bank accounts. These accounts were later misused for illegal financial transactions, including hawala operations and fund transfers facilitated through gaming and baiting applications. The illicit funds were routed through Delhi before being transferred to Dubai and Cambodia.
Speaking to the media, the Senior Superintendent of Police Harkamal Preet Singh Khakh stated that the operation was carried out by a specialised cyber team in coordination with Phillaur Police Station under the supervision of SP Investigation Jasroop Kaur Bath and DSP Phillaur Sarwan Singh Bal. The breakthrough came when Akashdeep, a complainant, alerted police to unauthorised transactions totalling ₹1.40 crore from his Karnataka Bank account. Additionally, Sanjeev, another complainant, acted as a decoy, helping the police identify the accused.
The investigation has uncovered 23 bank accounts suspected of being used for fraudulent activities, and details from the respective banks are awaited. Preliminary findings indicate that the gang exploited economically vulnerable individuals, used these accounts for hawala transactions, and funnelled the money to foreign networks. The gang’s operations spanned multiple states, including Punjab, Delhi, and Chhattisgarh, and had links to Dubai and Cambodia.
Both accused have been remanded to police custody for further interrogation. They will be produced in the local court, and their remand will be sought to investigate their forward and backward linkages, identify additional syndicate members, and trace the financial trail.
Commending the efforts of the investigation team, SSP Khakh stated that this operation is a significant step in dismantling international cybercrime networks. He assured the public that Jalandhar Rural Police are committed to tackling cyber fraud and ensuring financial security.
