In a significant breakthrough, the Noida Police arrested three individuals, including a Chinese national and a Nepalese citizen, on Monday. Noida police called it a major cyber fraud operation with links to Cambodia. The apprehended individuals were allegedly part of an international syndicate involved in deceiving Indian citizens through cyber scams.The Chinese national, identified as Su Youming (34), was found to be residing in India without a valid visa and had entered Noida through Nepal, according to police reports. Alongside Su Youming, the authorities also arrested Anil Thapa (28) from Nepal and Vinod Bhati (52), a resident of Greater Noida, who was allegedly aiding Su Youming..@CP_Noida के निर्देशन में साइबर ठगी करने वाले गैंग का थाना बिसरख पुलिस ने किया पर्दाफाश।विदेशी नागरिक समेत कुल 03 अपराधी गिरफ्तार, 09 मोबाइल फोन, कुल 531 एक्टिवेट सिम, भारी मात्रा में विदेशी व भारतीय करेंसी, पासपोर्ट, डीएल, डेबिट कार्ड, क्रेड़िट कार्ड व अन्य दस्तावेज बरामद। pic.twitter.com/2PHwAt2PQ5— CP Noida (@CP_Noida) March 4, 2024Police seize 531 activated SIMDuring the operation, the police seized a significant amount of evidence, including four passports, 531 activated SIM cards obtained through forged Indian identities, multiple mobile phones, credit and debit cards, as well as various identification documents. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central Noida) Suniti disclosed these findings to the media.Fraudents targets through social media platformsInvestigations have revealed that the arrested individuals were part of a larger cybercrime network based in Cambodia. The gang allegedly utilized social media platforms like Instagram, Telegram, WhatsApp, and certain Chinese apps to target Indian nationals for fraudulent schemes.Police busted the operational base Furthermore, authorities uncovered plans by the syndicate to establish an operational base in Noidas commercial center, Sector 18, to facilitate their criminal activities. The police are currently probing the involvement of local associates linked to the gang and their roles in the illicit operations.Currencies of different countries recoveredIn addition to the arrests, law enforcement recovered various currencies, including Nepalese, US dollars, Dirhams, Thai Baht, Chinese Yuan, Cambodian Riel, and Indian Rupees from the accused individuals. An FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) about cheating and forgery, with the Chinese national also facing charges under the Foreigners Act.DCP Suniti stated that the investigation is ongoing to uncover additional connections within the criminal network and assess the extent of the fraud perpetrated. Central and state security agencies have been notified of the developments as part of collaborative efforts to combat cybercrime.
