Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Surat Men Facilitated Massive International Cyber Fraud
Some men in Surat helped cybercriminals from other countries steal a lot of money.
They tricked people applying for loans into letting them open bank accounts.
These accounts were then used to move over 1,455 crore rupees for online scams, like pretending to be arrested digitally or running stock market and gambling scams.
The Surat men got a commission for each transaction, earning them a large sum, and now the police are investigating.
Many people have complained, and the police are trying to freeze the bank accounts.
Three Surat men facilitated the transfer of over Rs 1,455 crore through 89 Indian bank accounts.
The accused opened 165 bank accounts using documents of loan applicants.
These accounts were leased to cybercriminals based in Cuba, Thailand, and Malaysia.
The fraudsters earned approximately Rs 10 crore in commissions within six months.
Nearly 2,500 complaints, including 265 from Gujarat, are linked to the fraudulent accounts.
- Who
- Three men from Surat facilitated the cyber fraud, using bank accounts opened in the names of other people.
- What
- Three men from Surat enabled the transfer of over Rs 1,455 crore via 89 Indian bank accounts, facilitating international cyber fraud.
- When
- The fraudulent activities occurred over six months.
- Where
- Surat, Gujarat and across multiple international locations where cybercriminals operated.
- Why
- To facilitate international cybercrime and financial fraud.
- Total Amount Transferred
- Rs 1,455 crore
- Bank Accounts Targeted
- 89
- Bank Accounts Opened
- 165
- Cybercrime Locations
- Cuba, Thailand, Malaysia
- Commission Earned
- Rs 10 crore
